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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.

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