jeep yj metalcloak corner guard installation instructions

8/9/2019 Jeep YJ MetalCloak Corner Guard Installation Instructions

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PRODUCT: YJ CORNER GUARD SYSTEM

The MetalCloak experience includes the ease of installation of our products. We design for most contingencies, butinstallation may be different based dependent upon Jeep conditions, configurations and/or year.

We are continually trying to improve our products and instructions please help us by providing feedback and pictures if you find any part of the instructions that do not match your particular Jeep or are not easily understandable.

If you have any difficulties at all, please give us a call. Thank you and enjoy your MetalCloak Products!

IMPORTANT NOTE: We use Stainless Steel Hardware where possible. Therefore, a tube of Silver Anti-seize is provided and

should be used on all bolts only a small amount is needed.

WARRANTY INFORMATION: This article is sold without warranty expressed or implied. No warranty or representation is made as to this products ability to protect the userfrom injury or death. The user assumes that risk. The effectiveness, warranty and longevity of this equipment are directly re lated to the manner in which it is INSTALLED, USEDand/or MAINTAINED. THE USER ASSUMES ALL RISK. By purchasing this product and opening the packaging, purchasers expressly acknowledge, understand and agree thatthey take, select and purchase these MetalCloak products from Armored Works, LLC, its affiliates and distributors and agents as is and with all faults. The entire risk as to thequality and performance of these MetalCloak products is with the purchaser. Working on your vehicle can be a dangerous activity. If you are unsure of what you are doing,please leave mechanical or safety critical work to a skilled mechanic. We take no responsibility for the incorrect use and/or installation of MetalCloak products.

READINSTRUCTIONSIN FULL BEFORE INSTALLATION.QUESTIONS? CALL 916-631-8071 M-F 8:00 AM 5:00 PM PST

REV: B | 6-30-10 | II-2433

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3/8 Hex Drive Socket(w/extension)9/16 Hex Drive Socket5/32 Hex Drive Socket

Phase 1: Tools & Notes on Installation

9/16 Crescent and/or Box Wrench11/16 Crescent and/or Box Wrench

5/32 Allen Drive Socket7/32 Allen Drive SocketSocket & Ratchet Wrench

1/8 Drill Bit

5/32 Drill Bit3/8 Drill Bit17/32 Drill Bit

Power Drill

Surface Sander or Grinder

Tools Required: This list is the recommended tools for ease of installation. Other versions of the same tool can be used. Forexample, Allen Wrenches instead of Allen Drive Sockets.

Installation Notes: Terms may be used in the body of the instructions that you may not be familiar with, if you have anyquestions feel free to call us at 916-631-8071 M-F 8:00 AM 5:00 PM PST, or email [email protected]

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE: The installation guide contains ALL steps for installing your Corner Guard System. Please read andfollow the instructions in order of each page top to bottom.

IMAGES: Pictures are provided and parts are labeled throughout the instructions. Each text box contains guidance based onthe pictures next to it. The text will refer to alphabetical labels (A, B, etc) found in the images.

QUESTIONS: Any questions or comments about the instructions? Call us at 916-631-8071 M-F 8:00 AM 5:00 PM PST.

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T25 Torx Screw DriverPhillips Head Screw Driver


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Remove Current Rear Fender Flares and Stock Rear Inner Fenderliner. Clean all dirt, stock rivet nuts, or protrusions from body.

Phase 2: JEEP PreparationStep 1: Remove stock components that will interfere with corner guard installation.

Remove Rear Brake/Blinker Housings(E) by removing the fourPhillips head screws(F) at the corners of the red transparent

cover plate of Rear Brake/Blinker Housing(E). Inside theBrake/Blinker Housing remove the three 3/8 hex head capscrews(G), disconnect wiring harness(H) and remove RearBrake/Blinker Housing(E). Save all hardware for reinstallation.

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ERemove Rear License Plate Holder by removing the two T25 Torxscrews(A). Remove Gas Tank Fill Spout Plastic Retainer(B) byremoving the three outer T25 Torx Drive Screws(C) and the 6inner 5/32 hex head screws(D).

Fix any body damage in order to assure the corner guard can be mounted flush to the Jeep body side, corner and rear.


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Images show a raw metal Corner Guard(A).Special care must be taken with Powder

Coated Corner Guards to protect coatingduring the installation process. CornerGuard(A) can be installed with Jeep Topinstalled, however installation is easier if Jeep Top is removed.

Fix Corner Guard(A) into position with C-Clamps or Vice Grips (B) as shown. Be sureto place one clamp at top(C) and one clamp

at bottom(D) of the 3 radius bend inCorner Guard(A) and rear corner of theJeep. Corner Guard(A) should fit tightly(E)to Jeep body corner with minimal gap.

Inspect points to insure alignment is proper.(F) Gas Intake Spout Hole.(G) Rear Brake/Marker Housing mounting

holes.

(H) Lower edge of Corner Guard(A) andJeep Body should be flush.

(I) 10 to 2 oclock of Wheel Well of CornerGuard(A) and Jeep Body.

Phase 3: Pre-InstallationStep 1: Fix Corner Guard into position in order to drill holes for holding fasteners.

If you have a MetalCloak Rocker Rail check alignment of two bolt holes(J). This is just a checkas the Rocker Rail can float forward or backwards on Jeep and should therefore be installedafter the Corner Guard(A). The Corner Guard(A) has a fixed position.

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Drill the following holes to the designatedfinish size without removing Corner Guard.

3/8 Drill Size

Center Punch and Pilot Drill (1/8 Drill) all holesmarked as follows:

Phase 3: Pre-Installation

Release all C-Clamps and Vise Grips and Remove Corner Guard from Jeep. Corner Guard will not beneeded again until final installation. This is a good time to complete coating/painting of raw metalCorner Guards. After removal of Corner Guard, drill the following holes to finish size.

1/2 Drill Size Provides clearance hole in Jeep body for Rear Flare retaining bolts.

17/32 Drill Size Provides hole size for installation of 3/8 -16 Rivet Nut in next step.

Step 2: Drill all holes in Jeep required for installation.

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Drivers Side Corner Guard Passengers Side Corner Guard


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Phase 3: Pre-Installation

Step 3: Installation of Rivet Nuts.

Previously in these instructions two 17/32 holes where drilled on the lower portion of therear of the Jeep body. These holes [marked with a Phase 3 Step 2] require theinstallation of a 3/8 -16 Rivet Nut(A).

In the hardware provided find the Installation Tool(B) with the 3/8 -16 Rivet Nut(A) alreadyassembled to the Installation Tool(B). The Hex Head Cap Screw(C) on the Installation Toolshould be tightened to a snug fit.

Insert the assembled 3/8 -16 Rivet Nut(A) and Installation Tool into one of the 17/32holes(D). Use 11/16 Box Wrench(E) on Installation Tool Large Nut(F) and 9/16 Crescent

Wrench(G) or Socket Ratchet Wrench on Hex Head Cap Screw(C) as shown(E). While holding11/16 Box Wrench(E) stationary fully tighten Hex Head Cap Screw(C). Fully tight will causethe 3/8 -16 Rivet Nut(A) to crush and flare(H) behind the sheet metal body of the Jeep(I)thus fixing the 3/8 -16 Rivet Nut(A) in place. Unscrew the Hex Head Cap Screw(C). The 3/8 -16 Rivet Nut(A) should not move or rotate at all(J).

Re-assemble the Installation Tool into the second Rivet Nut provided and repeat installationprocess in additional 17/32 holes drilled previously in these instructions.

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Phase 4: InstallationStep 1: Install Corner Guards

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Fix Corner Guard(A) in position as described in Phase 3 Step 1. Be sure to clamp at top(B) and

bottom(C) of Jeep corner. Install the following fasteners at the designated locations:

3/8 -16 x 1 SBHC Screw, 3/8 washer and 3/16 -16 Nylock Nut3/8 -16 x 1 SBHC Screw

ED F G HInstall flare retaining fasteners.Install 3/8 -16 x 1 SBHC Screws(D),3/8 washers(E) and Backing Plates(F)as shown. If a MetalCloak Rear Flareis to be installed leave these fastenersloose(G) but in place. If a MetalCloakRear Flare is NOT to be installed fully

tighten fasteners(H).

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Drivers Side Corner Guard Passengers Side Corner Guard


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Phase 4: InstallationStep 2: Re-install stock components

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Re-install the license plate holder. Using a screwdriver(B), pry springs up and outwards to release fromnormal position, this will allow for easier centerpunching. Position license plate holder in desiredposition and center punch through two mountingholes(C) in license plate holder. Drill holes at centerpunch locations using a 5/32 drill. Replace spring.Install self-tapping stock screws (D) through licenseplate holder into Corner Guard.

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Re-install Gas Tank Fill SpoutPlastic Retainer(A) by centerpunching holes with PlasticRetainer as a guide. Drillholes using a 5/32 drill bitand re-install stock self tapping screws using ratchet.

Re-install Rear Brake/Marker Housings(B) byreconnecting wiring harness, reinstalling threehex head cap screws inside the Brake/MarkerHousing in existing holes and reinstalling redtransparent cover plate with the four Phillipshead screws(C) located at the corners of theRear Brake/Blinker Housing.

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Step 3: Install MetalCloak Rear Flares and Cut/Grind clearance for larger tires in Jeep Body

Follow MetalCloak Rear Flare InstallationInstructions for Rear Flare installation(E).

The Wheel Well for the Corner Guard isdesigned to provide greater clearance forrunning larger diameter tires. At your optionyou may grind/cut/bend/paint the visibleportion of the Jeep body (F) .

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Phase 5: Enjoy Your MetalCloak Corner Guards

Remember to post your pics of your Corner Guards on your favorite forum and at Facebook.com/metalcloak.

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