Mike Poore
01-17-2006, 05:07 PM
I posted this on Dennis' site under his latest Pro-Guard thread, but here it is again, the revised instructions.
After switching off the load leveling shocks, I put the '04 MM on jack stands and went to work. There were some coments about fitment issues; but mine fit just fine, rough side down. Although installation is fairly straightforward, I did make some changes which others might find helpful. :hmmm:
Remove the two retaining screws from the bumper. (1/4" nut driver)
Remove the two nuts from the Fuel Separator bracket.
Lift the front of the two clips and slide the carraige bolts forward/off.
Replace with the two new carraige bolts and black retaining washers.
Don't forget the black retaining washers, they're important.
Slide the skid plate between the bumper and the mounting clips.
Since the front is still loose, you can reach up and guide the screws.
Run the two new screws/washers about half way.
Push up on the fuel separator, then the front of the skid plate.
Align the holes onto the carraige bolts.
Put the nuts on the carraige bolts and snug them up. (don't tighten)
Snug up the two screws at the bumper and check for alignment.
Tighten all four nuts and screws; and you're done.
Take car from jack stands.
Turn switch for load leveling back on, clean your tools, have a beer.
Pat yourself on the back & have another beer.
After switching off the load leveling shocks, I put the '04 MM on jack stands and went to work. There were some coments about fitment issues; but mine fit just fine, rough side down. Although installation is fairly straightforward, I did make some changes which others might find helpful. :hmmm:
Remove the two retaining screws from the bumper. (1/4" nut driver)
Remove the two nuts from the Fuel Separator bracket.
Lift the front of the two clips and slide the carraige bolts forward/off.
Replace with the two new carraige bolts and black retaining washers.
Don't forget the black retaining washers, they're important.
Slide the skid plate between the bumper and the mounting clips.
Since the front is still loose, you can reach up and guide the screws.
Run the two new screws/washers about half way.
Push up on the fuel separator, then the front of the skid plate.
Align the holes onto the carraige bolts.
Put the nuts on the carraige bolts and snug them up. (don't tighten)
Snug up the two screws at the bumper and check for alignment.
Tighten all four nuts and screws; and you're done.
Take car from jack stands.
Turn switch for load leveling back on, clean your tools, have a beer.
Pat yourself on the back & have another beer.