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2003-05 Ford Expedition 2/4WD Part # 3054

Installation Instructions

Parts List

2 – Frame mounting brackets 2 – top support brackets

6 – 7/16 x 1 ¼ Hex bolts 6 – 7/16 Hex Nuts

12 – 7/16 flat washers 2 – ½ x 5 ½ screws

2 – ½ Hex nuts 4 – ½ Flat washers

2 - #14 x 1 screws

Installing Front Bar

1. Remove factory hooks from front section of vehicle (if equipped)

2. Attach passenger side frame bracket (as shown on diagram) through the exposed

threaded factory bolts and securing with existing nuts. (NOTE: you must do one

side at a time when attaching frame brackets) Use the ½ x 5 ½ hex bolts, ½

hex nuts ½ flat washers on the other exposed hole.

3. Line up the three holes on the lower portion of the front bar with the three holes

on the frame brackets (inner side). Use the 7/16 x 1 ¼ hex bolts, 7/16 hex nuts

and 7/16 flat washers to fasten the front bar to frame brackets.

4. Open hood and remove the rivets securing the plastic trim panel and remove the

trim panel (temporarily) from the vehicle.

5. Attach top support brackets using the existing bolts on the vehicle and come in

through the outside of the grill. The other side of the bracket will fasten to the

bottom of the top tube using the # 14 x 1 screws, as shown on the diagram.

6. Use a utility knife and carefully cut slots on the plastic trim panel to fit around the

top support brackets.

7. Re-attach the plastic trim panel under the hood.

8. Align the front bar assembly with the front of the vehicle and tighten all fasteners.

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2003-05 Ford Expedition 2/4WD Part # 3054 Installation Instructions Parts List 2 – Frame mounting brackets 2 – top support brackets 6 – 7/16

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Top Support Use factory existing bolts # 14 x 1 Screws FRONT BAR Mount front bar to Inner Side of frame brackets Use Factory Existing Bolts Passe

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Aries-automotive 2003-05 User Manual