Jeep Wrangler 2018-2026 Owners Manual / STARTING AND OPERATING / DRIVING TIPS / Off-Road Driving Tips / Bumper End Cap Removal

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.

Side Step Removal — If Equipped

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...

The Basics Of Off-Road Driving

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