Jeep Wrangler: Off-Road Driving Tips / Bumper End Cap Removal
The end caps on your vehicle’s front fascia/
bumper can be removed by following the steps
below:
NOTE:
Bumper end caps are removable on steel
fascia/bumper only.
-
Loosen the two bolts that retain the GAWR
bracket (Bolts #1 and #2) to the end cap
using a T45 torx bit screw driver. Do not
remove the bolts.
Bolt #1
Bolt #2
-
Remove the remaining 8 bolts.
- Gently remove the end cap from the vehicle
and store it where it will not get damaged.
- Repeat this procedure on the other side.
NOTE:
Prior to off-road usage, the side steps should be
removed to prevent damage if so equipped.
Remove both nuts and bolt from the
underside of the vehicle for each bracke
Underside Nuts
Remove the side step assembly...
You will encounter many types of terrain driving
off-road. You should be familiar with the terrain
and area before proceeding. There are many
types of surface conditions: hard-packed dirt,
gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow and ice...
Other information:
Supplemental Battery — If Equipped
WARNING!
Only use the positive battery post on the
main battery to jump start your vehicle.
Serious injury or death could result if you
attempt to jump start using the supplemental
battery.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive...
The driver door power and the passenger door
power window switches have an Auto-Down
feature. Push the window switch down to the
second detent and release, and the window will
go down automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way down
during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the
switch briefly...