Demco - Dethmers Manufacturing CompanyTP20038 user manual

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6-03
TP20038,Rev.3
ASSEMBLY
1997-2000 Ford F-150 Pick-Up (2WD)
OPERATION
1997-2000 Ford Expedition (2WD)
REPLACEMENT PARTS
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS READ complete manual CAREFULLY
BEFORE attempting operation.
STANDARD BOLTS: METRIC BOLTS:
Size Grade Torque
Size Torque
15
5/16" 5 20 ft/lbs.
8mm 22 ft/lbs.
3/8" 5 35 ft/lbs.
10mm 42 ft/lbs.
7/16" 5 56 ft/lbs.
12mm 70 ft/lbs.
1/2" 5 85 ft/lbs.
14mm 95 ft/lbs.
14
17
16
7
15
3
13
8
2
3
6
5
14
3
2
8
3
17
4
3
2
3
7
16
1
2
1
9517038 PARTS LIST
REF. PART

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WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF TOWING VEHICLE CONTROL, SEPARATION OF THE TOW BAR FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE, SEPARATION OF THE TOWED VEHICLE FROM THE TOW BAR, CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IMPORTANT INSTALLATION ITEMS DEMCO products and accessories are intended to

 be installed by professional installers with experi- ence, proper equipment and the ability to do modifi- Safety is of utmost importance at all times. There are s

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2. Install baseplate to frame with 1/2" x 5" hex bolt, two flatwashers, lockwasher and hex nut, on each side, in rear hole of baseplate. Bolt goes from inside of frame outwards with rear brace plate on outside of frame. On passenger side use lower slotted hole and drivers side use upper slot- ted hole. Secure brace plate to base plate us- ing two 3/8" x 1-1/4" hex bolts, lockwashers and hex nuts on each side. DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER SIDE 3. Secure front of baseplate by placing heavy frame washer

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6. Install nut strip into end of frame and secure with two 1/2" x 1-1/2" hex bolts, flatwasher and lockwashers on each side. See below for proper valance cutting instructions. When finished reinstall valance and license plate bracket. 1997-1998 Ford F-150/Expedition (2wd) Valance Cutting Instructions 1-1/2" wide x 2-1/4" tall 5-3/16" 5/8" from top edge TOP 7. Cut lower valance panel, as shown above, and reinstall. Replace license plate bracket using two 1/4" x 3/4" hex bolts, flatwashers, lock