Thumper Fab Tf040702 Can Am Defender Nerf Rails 3-seat Installation Guide

THUMPER FAB TF040702 Can Am Defender Nerf Rails 3-Seat Installation Guide

PARTS

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Drill
• Ratchet
• 13mm Socket
• 13mm Wrench
• 17/32 in Drill Bit
• 1-1/2in Hole Saw
• Jack Stands (Optional)
• Step Drill Bit (Optional)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
If you do not feel comfortable installing your Thumper Fab Nerf Steps, please see your nearest Can-AM® Dealer for Installation.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PREPARATION

4Install M8 rivet nuts in the locations drilled in previous step.

1	Position vehicle on a clean and level work area. Place UTV in park and block rear wheels.
	(Optional) To aid installation it may be necessary to lift the vehicle and support with jack stands. Read instructions carefully to ensure placement of jack stands will not interfere with installation.
2	A small dimple in the plastic indicates the location to use for centering hole saw.
	Using a 1 1/2 in hole saw, drill through the exterior body plastic on both the driver and passenger side at the indicated locations.
3	Remove the (2) forward and the (2) rearmost rivets securing body plastic to the frame along each side of the vehicle.
	Drill out indicated rivets using a 17/32 inch drill bit.
	Using a step drill or alterative tool, enlarge the hole created in the body plastic to provide additional clearance for rivet nut.(Do not enlarge hole in frame!!!)
	Install M8 rivet nuts in the locations drilled in previous step.
	Insert rivet nut into drilled hole seating the flange of the nut against the frame.Using a 13mm wrench as backup. Install rivet nut by using light force on an impact in the clockwise direction to collapse nut.(Do not over torque!!!)

INSTALLATION

1	Install hanger brackets.
	Insert the M8-1.25 x 125mm flange bolts with a fender washer into the interior side of the 1 1/2 in holes drilled previously.
2	Install front and rear brackets.
	Loosely install front and rear brackets onto previously installed rivet nuts with provided M8-1.25 x 25mm flange bolts.
3	Loosely install nerf rail steps and bracket covers.
	Loosely fasten nerf rail steps to front and rear brackets using (4) 5/16-18 x 3/4” Hex Bolts into welded bungs on inside edge of nerf rail tubes.
	Loosely position the nerf rail steps on front and rear brackets. Secure nerf step to hanger bracket using (2) M8-1.25 x 25mm bolts through bottom of step, hanger bracket, and into welded nuts on bracket covers.
	Fully tighten all hardware and enjoy your new Thumper Fab Nerf Rail Steps!

Periodically check all components to ensure all hardware remains tight.

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CAN-AM DEFENDER

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Thumper Fab
5103 Elysian Fields Rd
Marshall, TX 75672
Customer Service: 903-472-0928
www.thumperfab.com

References

• Thumper Fab - UTV Accessories