DWTO -772-33 Bull Bar Installation Instructions

3" Bull Bar
Part No. DWTO-772-33
Fits: 2016 - Current
Toyota Tacoma
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
60-180 min
Cutting
Required
Drilling Not
Required
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE. STANDARD OPERATING LOAD FOR TIGHTEN
BODY MOUNT NUTS & BOLTS VARIES FROM 45 TO 65 FOOT POUND.
PARTS LIST:
Qty
Part Description
Qty
Part Description
1
1
1
Bull Bar
Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket
4
8
6
10mm x 34mm Large Flat Washers
10mm x 30mm STD Flat Washers
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2
4
2
4
Bull Bar Mounting Brackets
Large Spacer Washers
10-1.50mm x 120mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
4
4
4
8-1.25mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
8mm Lock Washers
(4) Spacer Washers
Passenger/Right
Side Frame Bracket
Driver/Left Side
Frame Bracket
Bull Bar Mounting Bracket
Bull Bar Mounting
Bracket
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH OPTIONAL FULL COVERAGE FACTORY ALUMINUM SKID PLATE. OPTIONAL SKID
PLATE MUST BE REMOVED AND CANNOT BE REINSTALLED.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove/relocate front license plate and license plate bracket. It is not required, but strongly
recommended. If local/state law requires a front license plate, license plate relocation kit is available.
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1.
From under the front of the vehicle, remove the plastic lower air dam from the front bumper cover, (Figure 1).
2.
Start installation at the passenger side, front of the vehicle. Remove the (2) outer factory hex nuts attaching the bumper mount to
the end of the frame, (Figure 2). NOTE: It may be necessary to temporarily remove the factory tow hook from the passenger side
.
Remove (2) factory hex
nuts on outside of frame
Spacer Washer will
cover this opening in
the end of the frame
Front
(Fig 1) Remove air dam from bottom of bumper
3.
Fig 2
Select the passenger side frame mounting bracket, (Figure 3). Slide the Bracket over the (2) threaded studs. Secure the Bracket
to the studs with the factory hex nuts, (Figures 4 & 9). Leave hardware loose at this time.
Front
Front
Factory hex nuts
Fig 3 Passenger/right frame Bracket
10mm x 120mm Hex Bolt
10mm x 34mm Large Flat Washer
Fig 4
(2) Factory
Hex Nuts
Large Spacer Washers
Front
Fig 9
10mm x 34mm Large Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
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4.
Slide (1) Large Spacer Washer between the Mounting Bracket and the frame cross member, (Figures 5 & 6). Insert (1) 10mm x
120mm Hex Bolt with (1) 10mm x 34mm OD Large Flat Washer and (1) Large Spacer Washer into and through the hole in the
back of the cross member. Make sure the Spacer Washer is against the cross member covering the large hole, (Figures 7 & 9).
Push the long bolt through the outer Spacer Washer and Frame Bracket. Secure the Bracket to the Bolt with (1) 10mm x 34mm
Large Flat Washer and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figures 8 & 9). Leave hardware loose at this time. NOTE: Trim plastic
splashguards attached to the bottom corners of the bumper as necessary to clear brackets.
Insert Spacer Washer
between the Mounting
Bracket and the frame
Fig 5
Fig 6
10mm x 120mm Hex Bolt
10mm x 34mm Large Flat Washer
Spacer Washer
10mm x 34mm Large Flat Washer
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
Spacer Washer (between Bracket
and frame)
Front
Front
(Fig 7) Passenger side pictured from behind bumper
(Fig 8) Passenger side Bracket installation
5.
Repeat Steps 2—4 for driver side Bracket installation.
6.
Next, hold the plastic air dam up in position against the Mounting Brackets. Trace the location of the two brackets onto the back
of the air dam, (Figure 10). Use a sharp knife or hacksaw blade to carefully cut two slots to clear the brackets. IMPORTANT: Do
not cut through the top or bottom edge of the air dam. Do not cut off the mounting tabs from the top of the air dam. For best
results, check all measurements before cutting, start with a small opening and slowly enlarge the slots until Brackets clear the air
dam. Reinstall the air dam but leave hardware loose at this time.
(Fig 10) Dashed lines represent approximate area to
cut from air dam and are illustrated for example only
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7.
Next, carefully unwrap the Bull Bar. Select (1) Bull Bar Mounting Bracket, (Figure 11). Attach the Bracket to the end of the Bull
Bar with (2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers. Center the mounting flange on the
Bracket with the end of the tube on the Bull Bar. Snug but do not tighten hardware. Repeat this Step to install the driver side Bull
Bar Bracket onto the Bull Bar.
Front
(2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(2) 8mm Flat Washer
(Fig 11) Passenger side tube end
8.
With assistance, line up the mounting tabs on the Bull Bar with the outside of the (2) previously installed Frame Mounting
Brackets. Bolt the Bull Bar to the Frame Mounting Brackets with the included (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm x 30mm
STD Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 12 & 13). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
9.
Level and adjust the Bull Bar properly and tighten all hardware including factory hardware attaching the air dam to the vehicle.
Reinstall the tow hook if removed.
10. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Front
(2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(4) 10mm x 30mm STD Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Fig 12
Attach Bull Bar Brackets to
outside of Frame Brackets
Front
(2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(4) 10mm x 30mm STD Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 13) Passenger side installation
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
Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and components are intact.

Regular waxing is recommended to protect the finish of the product.

Use ONLY Non-Abrasive automotive wax. Use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental and can scratch the
finish leading to corrosion.

Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs for Stainless Steel finish.

Mild soap may be used to clean the product for both Stainless Steel and Black finish.
1.
Hardware’s are not of correct size.
In GMC / Chevrolet truck model 2006 & up, customer needs to reuse the factory body bolts to install the bracket. If your vehicle is not
GMC / Chevrolet 2006 & up, ensure that holes are not partially covered with any plastic grommet or rust? If it is, remove the plastic
grommet & rust from the thread holes & re-try the installation.
2.
Mounting Bracket are not getting Installed properly.
In some cases Illustration images shown in Installation manual may not be the exactly same as per actual vehicle images ,also if Driver /
Passenger side mounting brackets are very identical in the design, suggest referring Parts Identification guide to avoid fitment issue.
3.
Products are thumping / rattling after installation.
Ensure that all required mounting brackets / hardware’s are installed & tighten correctly. Suggest using white lithium / regular grease
between the metal to metal contact surfaces.
4.
Side Bar is not aligning with vehicle / Step Pads are not aligning with vehicle doors.
Side bar may be interchanged or mounting brackets are not installed at the correct position in the vehicle. Refer Parts identification guide.
5.
Missing / Excess Hardware.
Recheck hardware count as per the part list.
6.
Product not installing properly.
Ensure make model year, cab length and bed size of your vehicle is listed in the application. All installation steps are followed correctly.
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