Step by step on how to install the Ford Bronco (2021+) Rear Crusader Bumper. Please read all steps carefully before starting the install. Tools needed: 19mm, 18mm and 13mm sockets, a tape measure, wrenches for the 1/2" and M12 hardware, and RTV (recommended for the sensors). A helper is recommended for lifting the bumper.
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Check that you have all of the parts and hardware shown before starting. Hardware pack: 046-0348 (every bolt, nut and washer is listed in the bill of materials picture).
Remove your spare tire with a 19mm socket.
Disconnect the back up sensor harnesses on both sides behind the fender liner by pressing the tab and pulling down. Remove the forward facing bolt on each side below the connectors with a 13mm socket.
Remove the factory tow hooks by taking out the two bolts in each with an 18mm socket, then pull down on the front of each hook to release the clip.
With the hardware removed, the bumper rests on the frame. Pull it out to remove it from the vehicle.
With the bumper off, push out the small plastic clips holding the sensor harnesses through the metal brackets. The license plate light clip can be carefully cut if it resists.
Remove the five bolts holding the middle bracket with a 13mm socket.
Disconnect the license plate light (press the thumb tab) and pop the sensors out by pressing the front face while pushing out on the two tabs behind them.
Carefully pull both sides of the harness to the middle and remove it from the bumper. Note which side is driver and which is passenger.
Mount the tie in brackets to the rear frame corners with three 1/2-13 x 1 inch bolts, 7/16 inch washers, and serrated flange nuts, plus the black square washer on the sideways bolt. Position the top face 1-1/8 inch below the bottom edge of the vehicle, then tighten.
Push the 1-1/4 inch rubber grommets into the new bumper sensor holes, then push the sensors in from the inside until flush with the grommet. Keep the driver harness on the driver side. A thin line of RTV around the sensors helps hold them.
Set the bumper on the tie in brackets and loosely hold it with the two 1/2-13 x 1 inch button head bolts through the tops of the brackets.
Loosely install the four M12 bolts into the factory mounting holes underneath the vehicle.
Reach through the step holes and loosely thread the 1/2 inch serrated flange nuts onto the bolts. Center the bumper, check hatch clearance when fully open, then tighten those bolts and the M12 bolts underneath.
Route and reconnect the sensor harness on each side of the vehicle.
Install the 1/2"-13 x 5-1/2" bolts into the two remaining holes in the bottom of the bumper, up through the cross member, with a 7/16" washer on the top and bottom and a 1/2"-13 nylock nut on top. Make final adjustments to the bumper position and tighten everything.
That’s it! Make sure all of your bolts are tight and enjoy your new Rear Crusader Bumper! Be sure to check out jcroffroad.com for even more Ford Bronco products.
Congratulations, you have completed the install of your new Rear Crusader Bumper! Enjoy your new product.
Questions or Support:
Phone: 269-353-1184
Email: info@jcroffroad.com
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