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DEF Tank Relocation Bracket Kit for Sprinter by Agile Offroad

SKU: 116-1000

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Installation Manual

The DEF Tank Bracket Kit is designed to relocate the factory DEF tank approx. 1 ¼” forward of the factory location. This allows the passenger side wheel well liner to be adjusted forward to help eliminate or reduce tire rub when using larger tires.

SKU: 116-1000

PARTS INCLUDED

  • 2 x Studded Offset Bracket
  • 1 x L - Bracket
  • 5 x ¼ - 20 Nylon Nut
  • 2 x ⅝” Outside Diameter Washer
  • 2 x ¾” Outside Diameter Washer
  • 2 x 1” Outside Diameter Washer
  • 1 x ¼ - 20 x 1.25 Bolt
  • 1 x M8 - 1.25 x 30mm Flange Bolt
  • 1 x M8 - 1.25 Flange Nut

TOOL NEEDED

  • 7⁄16” Socket/Wrench
  • 12mm Socket Wrench
  • 13mm Socket/Wrench
  • Rust Preventative Paint Anti Seize Lubricant
  • Cut-off Wheel or Reciprocating Saw
  • Razor Knife or Shears
  • 17⁄64” Drill Bit
  • File or Disc Sander

INSTALLATION TIME

  • With Bumper Removed: 1.5 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS

The DEF Tank Bracket Kit requires the complete removal of the factory front bumper cover and the passenger side front inner wheel well liner. We recommend the installation of DEF Tank Bracket Kit when installing the Agile Off Road Telluride Winch Bumper. Refer to the Telluride Bumper instructions for factory bumper cover removal.

Installation Steps

1

Remove the factory crash bumper. Mark the passenger side frame horn as shown.

2

Cut the frame horn at the marked location using a cut-off wheel or reciprocating saw.

3

Use a 13mm socket/wrench to remove the bolt holding the cut portion of the frame horn to the DEF tank.

4

Use a file and/or disc sander to smooth out the edge of the cut frame horn.

5

Clean the cut edge and apply a rust preventative paint.

6

Use the supplied M8-1.25 bolt and attach the l-bracket as shown. Do not tighten the bolt.

7

Use the supplied ¼-20 bolt and two 1” diameter washers to attach the DEF tank to the bottom of the l-bracket. The 1” washers must be installed at the top and bottom of the DEF tank tab. Do not fully tighten the nut and bolt.

8

With the DEF tank supported from the bottom, use a 13mm socket/ wrench to remove the inside rear DEF tank mounting bolt.

9

Use a 13mm socket/wrench to remove the outside rear DEF tank mounting bolt.

10

Install the supplied studded offset bracket at the inside frame bracket as shown using the supplied ¼-20 nyloc nut and ¾” diameter washer. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the stud threads. Do not fully tighten.

11

Install the supplied ¼-20 nyloc nut and ⅝” diameter washer at the bottom of the DEF tank tab. Do not fully tighten.

12

Install the supplied studded offset bracket at the outside mounting bracket as shown using the supplied ¼-20 nyloc nut and ¾” diameter washer. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the stud threads. Do not fully tighten.

13

Install the supplied ¼-20 nyloc nut and ⅝” diameter washer at the bottom of the DEF tank tab. Do not fully tighten.

14

Starting from the front mount, tighten all nuts and bolts. Torque all ¼” hardware to 8 ft lbs. Torque the M8 bolt to 18 ft lbs.

15

The DEF tank is now approx. 1 ¼” forward.

NOTE: The AO Telluride Winch Bumper does not require the use of the factory crash bumper. Skip steps 16-18 when installing the AO Telluride Winch Bumper. Refer to the AO Telluride Bumper instructions for winch plate installation.

16

Place the factory crash bumper onto the frame horns and mark the bumper at the outer edge of passenger side frame horn.

17

Cut the crash bumper at the marked location using a cut-off wheel or reciprocating saw.

18

Apply rust preventative paint to the crash bumper cut and re-install using 7 of the factory bolts and the supplied M8-1.25 flange nuts. Torque to 18 ft lbs.

19

With the passenger side fender well liner installed, mark the two lower liner sections as shown.

20

Cut the liner at the marked location using a razor knife or shop shears.

21

Push the lower portion of the liner forward and then use a 17/64” drill bit to drill new push pin holes into liner. Install the factory push pins through bumper and liner.

22

The liner should now sit approx. ¾” forward of lower bumper edge.