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Installation Time: 60minApprox Nudge Bar Weight: 4KG

Important: Please read each step of these instructions carefully prior to commencing installation! !

Accessory Part No. NBAR0020

Subaru Forester(2008 Production Onwards)ALLOY NUDGE BAR

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

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Layout:

Important:!Do not use this product in any other motor vehicle for which it is not designed.Do not use any other mounting location/method other than described in this instruction.It is advisable to seek assistance of another person when installing this product.Do not repair or modify the Nudge Bar and/or its mounting bracket in any way - repair ormodification may effect proper operation of the airbag resulting in serious injury.Do not remove the label from the Nudge Bar.

Tools Required:Flat Bladed Screwdriver15mm Socket/Spanner16mm Socket/Spanner17mm Socket/Spanner

Bolt Assembly Torques:M8 = 22 NmM10 = 44 Nm

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SUBARU FORESTER - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. NBAR0020

ICONQTYCOMPONENT

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Nudge Bar

ITEM

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4

1Bracket (LHS)

Bracket (RHS)

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4M10x30mm Hex Head Bolt

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8M10 Flat Washer

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4M10 Nylock Nut

Fitting Instructions 1

Parts List

• To maintain your Nudge Bar properly, wash regularly with car wash detergent, hose off & chamois dry. Stubborn grime can be removed with kerosene.

• Polished surfaces can be maintained with Autosol® metal polish or similar products. Use as recommended.

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Diagram 1a: Detach the Top of the Grille

SUBARU FORESTER - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. NBAR0020

Diagram 1c: Detach the Outer Edge of the Bumper

Remove the Bumper Bar

Tools: Flat Screwdriver

Open the bonnet, and remove the 4 privets retaining the top of the grille.

Remove the two privets retaining the centre lower edge of the bumper bar.

Unclip and remove the two outer privets retaining the bumper to the plastic undertray.

Diagram 1b: Detach the Lower Edge of the Bumper

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Diagram 1d: Detach the Plastic Mud Flap

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Diagram 1f: Remove the Bumper from the Vehicle

Unclip and remove the privets retaining the bumper to the front plastic mud flaps.

From inside of the RHS front wheel arch, remove the privet by pushing the centre button in with a screwdriver.

Repeat for LHS.

Detch the outer edges of the bumper from the vehicle, by gently pulling away from the vehicle.

If the vehicle is fitted with foglamps, or headlamp washers, unplug them.

Gently lift the bumper away from the vehicle.

Diagram 1e: Detach the Outer Edge of the Bumper

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Diagram 2a: Remove the 4 Bolts Retaining the Bumper Beam

SUBARU FORESTER - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. NBAR0020

Diagram 3: Re-fit the Bumper, and Fit the Nudge Bar

Fit the Mounting Brackets

Tools: 15mm Socket/Spanner

Hardware: Mounting Brackets

Remove the 4 bolts holding the RHS of the bumper beam to the vehicle.

Fit the RHS Mounting Bracket between the bumper beam and the vehicle.

Re-fit the 4 mounting bolts, ensuring the Mounting Bracket’s tab is vertically aligned.

Fully tighten.

Repeat STEPS 2a+2b for the LHS.

Refit the Bumper /Fit the Nudge Bar

Hardware: Nudge Bar4x M10x30mm Hex Head Bolts8x M10 Flat Washers4x M10 Nylock Nuts

Refit the bumper bar, following STEP #1 in reverse, ensuring the Mounting Brackets are protruding through the lower grille, as shown.

Fit the Nudge Bar to the Vehicle, using the M10 Hex Bolts, Flat Washers, and Nylock Nuts.

Diagram 2b: Fit the Mounting Bracket

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