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1999 Chevy Tracker 4dr. 4wd

The baseplate mounts to the metal bumper and to the lower cross frame of the vehicle. Six holes need to be drilled for installation. The attachment tabs will extend through the grill opening approximately 4 inches.

1. Notice the 4 push pins on the top portion of the grill. Remove the push pins from the grill and gently pull the grill out of its holding position.

2. Notice 7 push pins on the top of the bumper molding. Remove the push pins. Remove the two push pins in front of the drivers and passengers front tires. Use a 10MM wrench or socket and remove the bolt on the drivers and passengers side in front of the tires. There are also three bolts that need to be removed on the bottom side of the bumper molding fascia. Gently pull the bumper forward and off its holding position.

3. Remove the front inside bolts of the suspension bracket bolted to the lower cross frame.

4. Notice plastic wire loom on passenger side on the inside of the frame is attached with a plastic clip -- pull it out. On opposite side is similar hole, drill each hole out to 3/8 inch in size.

5. Hold baseplate up so braces align with existing holes on the cross frame. use the existing bolts and loosely fasten the baseplate. Use loctite with each bolt.

6. Hold up the baseplate so the front bolt holes align with the existing holes on the frame. Use the 3/8" bolts into existing holes. Notice frame opening on the bumper on each side. Insert nut plate and hand tighten bolts into nut plate. A flashlight might be helpful in this application. Once the two braces and the frame bolts are started, tighten and torque the bolts according to the spec sheet in the General Instruction Sheet.

7. Drill out extra holes through the frame with 3/8" drill bit and use the same hardware as the previous holes and then tighten to spec sheet.

8. Replace the bumper molding.

9. Install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions. Do not substitute other devices if the tow bar pin and clips are lost.

   TOOLS REQUIRED
   9/16" Wrench	17MM Wrench
   Loctite Blue	3/8" Drill Bit
   Tape Measure	Flashlight

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