Step by step on how to install the Gas Tank Skids on the 1st Gen Bronco Sport.

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• Using a T30 torx remove the 3 front fasteners as seen in image 1.

• Using pliers or a flathead screwdriver remove the clips on the front and back outside edge of the splash guard as seen in image 2.

• Using a 10mm socket remove the stamped nuts as seen in image 3.

• Layout the 2 skids next to each other and connect the front bracket in the orientation shown in image 1. 3 nuts, washers, and bolts are used to connect each skid loosely to the bracket circled in image 2.

• With the front connected place the rear bracket under the skids and line up the matching holes. 
• Loosely Install Button heads, washers, and nuts into each hole. 3 on the right and 4 on the left. 

• Use a floor jack or a helper to support the assembled skid beneath the fuel tank.
• Align the front center bracket with the two factory threaded inserts in the vehicle. Start the two supplied M8 flanged hex-head bolts by hand.
• Leave them loose and keep the skid supported while installing the remaining brackets.

The front outer brackets are side-specific. Select the one that aligns naturally with the driver-side mounting points.

• Slide the bracket inside the skid’s outer flange.
• Install an M8 flanged bolt through its upper slot into the factory threaded mounting point.
• Attach the bracket to the skid with 5/16-inch button-head bolts and flange locking nuts.

• Position the passenger-side front bracket inside the skid’s outer flange. Attach it to the skid using the supplied button-head hardware.
• Do not drill yet. This location lacks the vehicle-side mounting hole shown on the driver side. Install the remaining brackets first so the skid is properly positioned before marking the hole.

Starting on the driver side:

• Position the rear bracket inside the skid’s outer flange, with its rounded front edge facing the front of the vehicle, as demonstrated.
• Start an M8 flanged bolt through the upper mounting point into the factory threaded insert.
• Attach the bracket to the skid using 5/16-inch button-head bolts and flange locking nuts.

• Check that the skid is centered and all brackets sit correctly.
• Using the passenger-side front bracket’s upper slot as a reference, mark and center-punch the vehicle mounting surface at approximately the center of the slot.
• To protect the bracket’s finish, remove its two skid attachment bolts and temporarily move the bracket out of the drilling area, as suggested in the video.

Before drilling, inspect behind the marked surface and ensure the drill cannot contact the fuel tank, lines, wiring, or other components. Control drilling depth.

• Drill the marked mounting surface to accept the supplied 5/16-inch bolt.
• Apply touch-up paint to the exposed metal.
• Reinstall the bracket if you removed it.
• Place the supplied 5/16-inch nut behind the new hole through the existing factory access opening.
• Install the 5/16-inch hex-head bolt with its washer through the bracket and new mounting hole into the nut.

Once every mounting point is connected and alignment is correct, tighten the hardware.

Hold each factory splash shield in its original position, or loosely install a couple of factory nuts to support it.

• Mark the portions that interfere with the new skid.
• Remove the shield and trim along the marked edge.
• Test-fit again and trim gradually until it fits.

Reinstall both trimmed splash shields using the factory hardware.
Before driving, check that:

• Every skid mounting point is secured.
• The heat shields remain retained.
• The splash shields are attached without being forced against the skid.
• No lines or wiring are trapped, and nothing is contacting the exhaust.
• All tools and temporary supports have been removed.