Removal

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative (3) and positive (1) cables.





2. Remove the winch support bolts (1).





3. Remove the lower frame bracket (2) bolts (6) and loosen the upper bolts (1).





4. Support the winch using a jack or other suitable lift device.

5. Lift the winch assembly off the support brackets.

6. Pivot the frame support brackets (2) up and position out of the way.

7. Carefully lower the winch assembly out of the vehicle.





8. Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable (1) from the motor (2).





9. Disconnect the three cables connected to the motor on the studs marked F1 (2) , F2 (1) and A (3).

10. Disconnect the thermal switch electrical connector.





11. Remove the clamps (2) and separate the coil pack from the motor.





12. Remove the four winch mounting and roller bracket bolts (3).

13. Separate the mounting bracket assembly (1) from the winch assembly.