Ford - Fusion - Owners Manual - 2013 - 2014

Installation Procedures For 2013-2014 Ford Fusion & 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ SNS 21 Warning: Please read directions completely before starting. If you have any questions please contact BMPP before beginning your installation. Also please check our website (bigmikesperformanceparts.com) for any updates or changes. Thank You. Parts Included: License Plate mounting bracket Assembly. Includes Base Plate and License Plate Holder. License Plate mounting Screws: (2) 6mm X 16mm (Phillips head), (2) 6mm nuts with lock washers(10mm wench size) Base plate mounting screws: (4) 6.3mmX20mm with washer Tools Needed: 10mm sockets with ratchet Note: 1/4 inch drive preferred but 3/8 will work but extra caution will be needed when tightening screws. Phillips screwdriver and 10mm wrench 1/8 inch drill bit and drill. Step 1: Insure all parts listed above are accounted for. Note: If at any time during the installation process you need assistance please call (831)663-4849. Step 2: Separate the license plate holder from the base by simply pulling the pull pin ring outward and sliding apart. Step 3: Center base plate bracket as show in figure 1. The bracket will be centered on the two ridges and flush with the front edge as shown in figure 2. Slide the front bracket into the tubes to verify alignment. Remove when alignment is complete and continue to step 4. Step 4: Once base plate is correctly positioned and while holding the plate in place, carefully drill two pilot holes for the front mounting screws. See figure 3. Step 5: Using the two 6.3X20mm screws secure the front of base plate to the vehicle using the following method. Caution: When tightening the screws extreme care should be taken not to over tighten screws or the hole may become stripped and lose its ability to secure the base plate. Place the screw into the 8mm socket and begin to tighten. Once the screw is flush with the plate stop. Now tighten screw one half turn and stop. Repeat process for second screw. Step 6: Verify alignment with front license plate bracket in place. If alignment is correct remove front license plate bracket and drill pilot holes for rear holes and follow step 5 for tightening. Step 7: Secure the license plate and frame (optional) to the license plate bracket using the two screws and nuts provided. Requires the Phillips screwdriver and 10mmwrench (Not included). Step 8: Slide the license plate rods into the two tubes located on the base plate. Slide the rods into the tubes until the rods hit the pull pin. Simply pull the ring on the pull pin and advance the rods. Release ring and continue to advance rods until the pull pin locks into place. NOTE: MKZ uses the first pinning location and the Fusion uses the second. See figure 4. NOTE: If the rods become difficult to insert into the tubes, spay with WD-40 or any other silicone type spay lube. In some occasions the license plate may require a little adjustment to level. Simply pull pin and slide plate out approximately two inches, grab frame at arrows (See figure 5) and rotate. If plate is high on left or right side, rotate high side down slightly and release. Verify alignment and repeat as necessary. Once leveled plate will remain level. Congratulations! You have just installed the Sto n ShoTM front license plate mounting system. Thank You for your purchase. Caution: Bracket lowers ground clearance by approx 1/2 inch. Remove prior to entering automated car wash Exercise care when entering or exiting steep driveways or damage will occur Parking Stops or high curbs, Stop well before or damage will occur Medium skill level required. If unsure, have bracket installed by your local Dealer or Body shop. Limited Lifetime Warranty (Transferable) Big Mike's Performance Parts (BMPP) warrants to the original purchaser only that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the life of the product to the limitations and exclusions set forth below: Return product to any authorized dealer. Contact BMPP for the dealer nearest you. Upon examination, BMPP or its representative will, at its sole option and expense, repair or replace any product found to be defective. If product to be replaced via mail, BMPP will return the repaired or replaced unit to you via its usual shipping method from the factory to your address in the United States of America or Canada only. Any shipping costs for addresses outside of the United States or Canada shall be the responsibility of the purchaser. This warranty is transferable when product is attached to a vehicle REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. This Warranty does not include repair for damage caused by improper use or handling, including but not limited to damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper installation, abuse, negligence, or any defect caused by repair to the product by anyone other than BMPP. This warranty does not cover reimbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation, or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty. This Warranty will be void if the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES. ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BMPP SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF BMPP HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Notwithstanding the above, if you qualify as a “consumer” under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or applicable state laws, then you may be entitled to any implied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so such limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. For the name of your nearest authorized BMPP dealer, contact: Big Mike's Performance Parts at (831) 663-4849 or go to bigmikesperformanceparts.com Fig 1. Fig 2 Fig3 Fig 4 Fig 5