FVC TR1103B User manual
PROD
UCT I
MAGE
TR1103B
Transit Nudge Bar
Installation Guide
FLATLINE VAN CO • SUPPORT@FLATLINEVANCO.COM • 888-667-5576
All Flatline Van Co products must be properly assembled and secured before attaching to your
vehicle. Improper attachment could result in an automobile accident, and could cause serious bodily
injury or death to you or to others involved. You are responsible for assembling and securing Flatline
Van Co products to your vehicle, checking the mounting points and attachments prior to use, and
regularly inspecting the products for wear and or damage. We always recommend you use a
professional to install any aftermarket accessories to your vehicle. If you have no mechanical
experience and are not thoroughly familiar with the installation procedures, you must have the
product installed by a professional installer or other qualified persons. The responsibility is yours
and must be taken seriously for everyone's safety.
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thanks.
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THANK YOU!
ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT YOUR NEW NUDGE BAR? HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO DO
BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS--
• PLEASE INSPECT THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE THERE WAS NO
DAMAGE INCURRED DURING SHIPPING.
• IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO REPORT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
• NEXT, USING THE “PACKAGE CONTENTS” PAGE, CHECK
INVENTORY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PARTS
AND HARDWARE.
• GATHER ALL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALL.
-13MM SOCKET
-10MM SOCKET
-RATCHET
-5/32 ALLEN KEY
-PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER
ESTIMATED INSTALL TIME- 30 MIN
BLUE LOCTITE IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS INSTALLATION.
TOOLS
5/32 ALLEN KEY
13MM
13MM SHALLOW
SOCKET
10MM
10MM SHALLOW
SOCKET
#2 PHILIPS
SCREWDRIVER
RATCHET
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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NUDGE BAR
QTY - 1
FRONT PLATE
QTY - 1
PLATE SPACER
QTY - 2
HARDWARE
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M8-1.25 X 40
FLANGED HEX HEAD
SCREW
QTY - 2
M8 SCREW X 24 O.D.
OVERSIZED FLAT
WASHER
QTY - 2
1/4-20 X 0.75
FLANGED BUTTON
HEAD HEX DRIVE
SCREW
QTY - 6
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LET’S GET STARTED!
1. FIRST STEP IS TO REMOVE THE LICENSE PLATE MOUNT AS SHOWN ON THE
RIGHT. MOST OFTEN THIS WILL BE ATTACHED WITH PHILIPS DRIVE SCREWS,
BUT OCCASIONALLY THEY WILL BE HELD WITH RIVETS THAT WILL NEED TO
BE DRILLED OUT.
2. AFTER REMOVING THE LICENSE PLATE MOUNT YOU WILL SEE TWO BOLTS.
REMOVE THESE WITH A 13MM SOCKET AND SET ASIDE.
NOTE- WE RECOMMEND CLEANING THE AREA BEHIND THE LICENSE
PLATE MOUNT NOW BEFORE WE COVER IT BACK UP.
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REMOVE BOLTS
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3. NEXT, GRAB THE NUDGE BAR, M8-1.25 X 40 FLANGED HEX HEAD SCREWS, M8
FLAT WASHERS, AND PLATE SPACERS AND INSERT THE HARDWARE INTO
THE NUDGE BAR AS SHOWN ON THE RIGHT. YOU’LL HAVE TO HOLD THE
HARDWARE IN PLACE AS YOU POSITION THE NUDGE BAR IN PLACE ON THE
BUMPER. FINGER TIGHTEN THE HARDWARE INTO THE BUMPER AS YOU HOLD
IT IN PLACE.
NOTE- WE RECOMMEND PUTTING SOME BLUE LOCTITE ON THE M8
BOLTS BEFORE THREADING THEM INTO THE BUMPER.
4. TIGHTEN THE BOLTS DOWN TO THE BUMPER.
M8-1.25 X 40 FLANGED HEX
HEAD SCREW
M8 SCREW X 24 O.D.
OVERSIZED FLAT WASHER
PLACE HARDWARE AND HOLD WHILE
INSTALLING NUDGE BAR TO BUMPER
PLATE SPACER
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5. TO PREPARE FOR INSTALLING THE FRONT PLATE, YOU MUST FIRST REMOVE
THE TWO FACTORY BOLTS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BUMPER THAT HOLD
THE SPLASH GUARD ON. THESE BOLTS REQUIRE A 10MM SOCKET. SET THESE
ASIDE, AS WE WILL REINSTALL THEM.
6. NOW, GRAB THE FRONT PLATE AND LOOSELY THREAD IN THE FOUR 1/4-20 X
0.75 FLANGED BUTTON HEAD HEX DRIVE SCREWS INTO THE FOUR HOLES AS
SHOWN BELOW. KEEP THESE PLENTY LOOSE FOR THE NEXT STEP.
NOTE- WE RECOMMEND PUTTING SOME BLUE LOCTITE ON THE 1/4-20
SCREWS BEFORE INSERTING THEM INTO THE NUDGE BAR
REMOVE THESE BOLTS
AND SET ASIDE
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7. GRAB THE BOLTS YOU REMOVED FROM THE SPLASH GUARD AND REINSTALL
THEM IN THE LOWER SLOTS OF THE FRONT PLATE AS SHOWN. YOU MAY
NEED TO WIGGLE THEM A BIT TO GET THEM TO BITE. LEAVE THEM LOOSE,
THEN TIGHTEN THE FOUR 1/4-20 SCREWS ON THE FRONT PLATE BEFORE
TIGHTENING THE LOWER BOLTS DOWN.
8. ONCE YOU’VE TIGHTENED DOWN ALL THE HARDWARE YOU CAN REINSTALL
YOUR LICENSE PLATE USING THE TWO REMAINING 1/4-20 X 0.75 FLANGED
BUTTON HEAD HEX DRIVE SCREWS.
NOTE- WE RECOMMEND PUTTING SOME BLUE LOCTITE ON THE 1/4-20
SCREWS BEFORE REATTACHING YOUR LICENSE PLATE.
REINSTALL THESE BOLTS
(MAY REQUIRE WIGGLING)
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9. IF YOUR VAN IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FRONT VIEW OR 360 CAMERA
PACKAGES; BELOW IS AN IMAGE OF WHAT YOUR FRONT VIEW CAMERA WILL
SHOW AFTER INSTALLING THE NUDGE BAR.
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