Install Video
Text Instructions
- Starting from the front of the vehicle on the frame rails behind tow hooks the first step is to remove any factory skid plate, or plastic flaps that cover the bottom of the intercooler on the ecoboost models. Depending on the model of F-150 the mounting location of our brackets and skid plates there may be factory installed clip nuts and fasteners that can be used if you choose. We do provide clip nuts and grade 8 hardware for every mounting location if you want to use stronger hardware.
- Before we install the front two mounting brackets we want to install the provided ⅜” clip nuts on the brackets. The barrel side of the clip nut will be on the backside and installed on both the left and right bracket as shown below. The orientation of the brackets is shown as well.
- These brackets will be installed now on the frame rail. On the ecoboost models you will remove the bolt for the intercooler support bracket ONE SIDE AT A TIME. If you remove both sides the intercooler will drop down and could damage the hoses. Once the bolt is removed install one clip nut in the bolt location in front of the intercooler mount location. See image below for locations. Install with factory bolt on intercooler and provided ⅜” grade 8 bolt in front, leave loosely tightened for now.
- Repeat the installation steps for the mounting bracket on the other side of the vehicle.
- Remove any factory skid plate between first and second cross member if equipped.
- Install clip nuts in locations shown below.
- Thread (2) ⅜” bolts with washers rear crossmember a few turns (behind steering rack and differential)
- Slide engine skid plate onto the two bolt and use (2) more ⅜” bolts and washer in the front to secure it. Only turn them in a few turns as well.
- Slide front skid plate on top of engine skid plate and bolts installed in previous step.
- Install the final (2) ⅜” bolts with washers on the front of the front skid plate to brackets installed in the first steps.
- If only installing Front and Engine skid plate go ahead and tighten all the bolts to OEM specifications at this point and you are complete with install! If you are installing the transmission skid plate as well, keep the bolts loose until the entire package is installed.
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