Place these instructions in the vehicles glovebox after installation is complete

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Installation Time: 90minApprox Nudge Bar Weight: 4KG

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

Accessory Part No. NBAR0026

Holden Commodore(2011 Production Onwards)

ALLOY NUDGE BARINSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

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Layout:

Tools Required: 7mm Socket/Spanner10mm Socket/Spanner13mm Socket/Spanner16mm Socket/Spanner17mm Socket/Spanner

Bolt Assembly Torques:M6 = 9 NmM8 = 22 NmM10 = 44 Nm

Phillips Screwdriver12mm Drill Bit + Power DrillSharp Knife / Hacksaw BladeTape Measure

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 or modification may effect proper operation of the airbag resulting in serious injury.Do not remove the label from the Nudge Bar.

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Holden Commodore - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. - NBAR0026

ICONQTYCOMPONENT

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Nudge Bar

ITEM

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1Mounting Bracket (LHS)

Mounting Bracket (RHS)

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4M10x30mm Hex Head Bolt

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4M10x130mm Hex Head Bolt

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16M10 Flat Washer

M10 Nylock Nut 8

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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Fitting Instructions8

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8M10 Flat Washer

M10x30mm Hex Head Bolt

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4M10 Nylock Nut

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1Fitting Instructions

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2M12 Steel Spacer

Fitting Instructions 1

Figure 1b: Detach the Grille

Figure 1c: Detach and Remove the Bumper

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Remove the Front Bumper

Tools: Flat Screwdriver7mm Socket/Spanner10mm Socket/Spanner

Remove 6 bolts retaining the lower edge of the front bumper.

Holden Commodore - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. - NBAR0026

1.

Remove 2 bolts and 2 scrivets from the top of the grille.

b.

Remove the scrivets retaining the fender liner to the bumper.

Then remove the 2 bolts retaining the bumper to the fender.

If fitted, unplug the wiring loom from the back of the foglights.

Gently pull each side of the bumper away from the vehiucle and remove the bumper.

c.

a.

Figure 1a: Remove Lower Bolts

Figure 2c: Alternate view of trim line

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Modify the Crash Attenuator

Tools: Flat Screwdriver10mm Socket/SpannerSharp Knife

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 scrivets retaining the crash attenuator to the bumper beam.

Figure 2a: Remove the Plastic Crash Attenuator

Holden Commodore - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. - NBAR0026

Figure 2b: Trim the Crash Attenuator

2.

Trim 10mm off the depth of the back edges of the plastic crash attenuator, at both ends.

b.

This view shows an alternate view of the area of the crash attenuator which needs to be trimmed, in order to re-fit over the top of the Nudge Bar Mounting Brackets.

c.

a.

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Modify the Lower Grille

Tools: Flat ScrewdriverSharp Knife

Although this trimming operation can be performed without removing the grille from the bumper, it is recommended to do so, in order to avoid accidental damage to the bumper paintwork.

To remove the lower grille, gently pry the 10 clips apart with a flat bladed screwdriver.

Figure 3a: Remove the Grille from the Bumper

Holden Commodore - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. - NBAR0026

Figure 3b: Trim the Lower Grille

Figure 4: Remove the Headlamps

3.

Trim the lower grille on both sides, as shown.

b.

Remove the Headlamps

Tools: 10mm Socket/Spanner

Remove the plastic trim from underneath each headlamp, by removing the 2 semi-concealed bolts.

Then remove each headlamp, by undoing the 4 mounting bolts, and detaching the wiring loom.

4.

a.

50mm

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Modify the Plastic Splash Guard

Tools: 12mm Drill Bit + Power DrillTape Measure16mm Socket/Spanner17mm Socket/Spanner

Hardware: Mounting BracketsNudge Bar4x M10x30mm Hex Head Bolts4x M10x130mm Hex Head Bolts16x M10 Flat Washers8x M10 Nylock Nuts

Using the M10x30mm Hex Bolts, temporarilty (not fully tightened) fit the Mounting Brakets to the Nudge Bar.

Then fit the Nudge Bar assembly to the vehicle cross- member.Figure 5a: Temporarily Fit the Nudge Bar

Holden Commodore - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. - NBAR0026

Figure 5b: Mark and Drill Mounting Holes

Figure 5c: Fit the Mounting Brackets

5.

Ensuring the Nudge Bar is centred on the vehicle, mark the hole positions, through the Mounting Brackets, on the top and bottom of the vehicle cross- member, then remove the assembly.

From above, drill 4 holes through the top and middle surfaces of the cross- member.

From below, drill 4 holes through the bottom surface, and continue up through the previous holes, to ensure they are all in alignment.

b.

Re-fit the Nudge Bar assembly, and permanently fix the Mounting Brackets using the M10x130mm Hex Bolts.

Remove the Nudge Bar from the Mounting Brackets.

c.

a.

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Re-fit the Bumper and Nudge Bar

Tools: Flat Screwdriver7mm Socket/Spanner10mm Socket/Spanner16mm Socket/Spanner17mm Socket/Spanner

Re-fit the plastic crash attenuator. Ensure it does not interfere with the Mounting Brackets (see Figure 2c).

Re-fit the headlamps.

Re-fit the bumper bar.

Figure 6a: Re-fit the Bumper Bar

Holden Commodore - NUDGE BARAccessory Part No. - NBAR0026

Figure 6b: Re-fit the Nudge Bar

6.

Re-fit the Nudge Bar, adjust to desired position, and fully tighten fasteners.

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