Winch Kit

P/N 2885126; 2885127

1 Before You Begin

Read these instructions and check to be sure all parts and tools are accounted for. Please retain these installation instructions for future reference and parts ordering information.

3 Accessory Weight

Accessories, passengers, and other factors may negatively affect ride performance. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for maximum weight capacity and suspension adjustment procedures.

4 Kit Contents

4500 lb Winch P/N 2885126

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Qty

Part Description

P/N Available Separately

Available Service Kit

1 1 Assembly–Harness, Receiver/ Auto-Stop, Polaris Pulse® Contactor 2415240 n/a
2 1 Winch–4500 lb 2206382 n/a
3 1 Assembly–Fairlead, Auto-Stop 2637781 n/a
4 1 Cable–Winch, Steel 2878890 n/a
5 1 Remote–Switch, Winch 4013466 n/a
6 1 Cable–Winch, Yellow, (480 mm) 4013468-480 n/a
7 1 Cable–Winch, Blue, (400 mm) 4013469-400 n/a
8 1 Cable–Power, Winch, Black 4013470-375 n/a
9 1 Cable–Power, Winch, Red (375 mm) 4013471-375 n/a
10 1 Contactor–Winch 4015095 n/a
11 1 Socket–Winch, Remote 4017102 n/a
12 1 Bracket–Winch Mount 5267962 n/a
13 1 Bracket–Fairlead Mount 5258106 n/a
14 1 Hook–Latch, Winch 5910705 n/a
15 10 Cable Ties 7080492 n/a
16 1 Decal–Winch 7185032 n/a
17 4 Screw–Torx® Pan Head, Hi/Lo #10 x 5/8 in n/a 2208883
18 4 Screw–Hex Flange, (M12 x 1.75 x 25 mm) n/a 2208883
19 4 Screw–Hex Flange, (M8 x 1.25 x 20 mm) n/a 2208883
20 4 Screw–Hex Flange, Hi/Lo, (M6 x 35 mm) n/a 2208883
21 4 Screw–Carriage Bolt, (M10 x 1.5 x 25 mm) n/a 2208883
22 2 Screw–Socket Head, (M8 x 1.25 x 35 mm) n/a 2208883
23 2 Nut–Hex Flange, Serrated, M6 n/a 2208883
24 2 Nut, Hex Flange, Nylon Locking, (M8 x 1.25 mm) n/a 2208883
25 4 Nut, Hex Flange, Nylon Locking, (M10 x 1.5 mm) n/a 2208883
26 4 Nut, Hex Flange, Nylon Locking, (M12 x 1.75 mm) n/a 2208883
27 1 Holder–Remote, Wireless 5454269 n/a
28 1 Remote–Winch, Wireless 4017125 n/a
29 1 Stop-Magnet 5415787 n/a
30 1 Harness–Auto-Stop, Jumper 4019713 n/a

3500 lb Winch P/N 2885127

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Qty

Part Description

P/N Available Separately

Available Service Kit

1 1 Assembly–Harness, Polaris Pulse® Contactor 2415240 n/a
2 1 Winch–3500 lb 2636471 n/a
3 1 Assembly–Fairlead, Roller, Low Profile 2638130 n/a
4 1 Cable–Winch, Steel 2878890 n/a
5 1 Remote–Switch, Winch 4013466 n/a
6 1 Cable–Winch, Yellow, (480 mm) 4013468-480 n/a
7 1 Cable–Winch, Blue, (400 mm) 4013469-400 n/a
8 1 Cable–Power, Winch, Black 4013470-375 n/a
9 1 Cable–Power, Winch, Red (375 mm) 4013471-375 n/a
10 1 Contactor–Winch 4015095 n/a
11 1 Socket–Winch, Remote 4017102 n/a
12 1 Bracket–Winch Mount 5267962 n/a
13 1 Bracket–Fairlead Mount 5257963 n/a
14 1 Hook–Latch, Winch 5910705 n/a
15 10 Cable Ties 7080492 n/a
16 1 Decal–Winch 7181747 n/a
17 2 Screw–Torx® Pan Head, Hi/Lo #10 x 5/8 in n/a 2208883
18 4 Screw–Hex Flange, (M12 x 1.75 x 25 mm) n/a 2208883
19 4 Screw–Hex Flange, (M8 x 1.25 x 20 mm) n/a 2208883
20 4 Screw–Hex Flange, Hi/Lo, (M6 x 35 mm) n/a 2208883
21 4 Screw–Carriage Bolt, (M10 x 1.5 x 25 mm) n/a 2208883
22 2 Screw–Socket Head, (M8 x 1.25 x 35 mm) n/a 2208883
23 2 Nut–Hex Flange, Serrated, M6 n/a 2208883
24 2 Nut, Hex Flange, Nylon Locking, (M8 x 1.25 mm) n/a 2208883
25 4 Nut, Hex Flange, Nylon Locking, (M10 x 1.5 mm) n/a 2208883
26 4 Nut, Hex Flange, Nylon Locking, (M12 x 1.75 mm) n/a 2208883

5 Tools Required

  • Safety Glasses

  • Center Punch

  • Hex Key Set, Metric

  • Pliers, Push Pin Rivet

  • Socket Set, Hex Bit, Metric

  • Socket Set, Metric

  • Socket Set, Torx® Bit

  • Torque Wrench

6 Important

Your is exclusively designed for your vehicle. Please read the installation instructions thoroughly before beginning. Installation is easier if the vehicle is clean and free of debris. For your safety, and to ensure a satisfactory installation, perform all installation steps correctly in the sequence shown.

7 Installation Instructions

7.1 Vehicle Preparation

7.1.1 General

  1. Park vehicle on a flat surface.

  2. Shift vehicle into PARK.

  3. Turn key to OFF position and remove key.

7.1.2 Grille Removal

  1. Push two tabs down to remove grille from front fascia.

7.1.3 Center Hood Panel Removal

  1. Turn quarter-turn fasteners to unlock hood from vehicle.

  2. Move hood forward to remove from vehicle.

7.1.4 Winch Cover Removal

  1. Remove two fasteners from winch cover.

  2. Lift cover up to release top tabs and remove from front fascia.

7.1.5 Front Fascia Removal

  1. Remove and keep eight front fascia fasteners.

  2. Disconnect front headlights and accent lights (if equipped).

  3. Remove front fascia and carefully set aside.

7.1.6 Seat Removal

NOTICE
Driver seat shown; passenger seat similar.

  1. Reach between seat and backrest. Pull up on lever, located behind seat to disengage seat latch.

7.1.7 Battery Disconnect

  1. Loosen fastener on negative (-) terminal clamp and move away from battery.

7.1.8 Dashboard Storage Removal

NOTICE
Storage bin shown; audio head unit bezel similar.

  1. Remove two push-pin rivets from top of storage compartment.

  2. Tilt storage compartment rearward to remove from dashboard.

7.1.9 Dashboard Top Removal

  1. Remove four dashboard fasteners.

  2. Lift dashboard upwards to remove from vehicle.

7.1.10 Front Dashboard Storage Removal

  1. Remove one fastener holding storage bin to bracket.

  2. Remove storage bin from front dashboard.

7.2 Accessory Installation

Winch Mount Installation

TIP
Installed View

  1. Install front of winch mount 12 with two carriage bolts 21 and two nuts 25.

  2. Install rear of winch mount with two carriage bolts 21 and two nuts 25.

  3. Torque nuts to specification.

    TORQUE

    Nuts 25:

    20 ft-lbs (27 N·m)

Winch Assembly Installation

  1. Install yellow 6 and blue 7 winch cables to winch assembly 2. Use nuts installed on winch. Torque nuts to specification.

    TORQUE

    Winch Terminal Nuts:

    48 in-lbs (5 N·m)

  2. Install winch assembly to winch mount, from passenger side, with four winch mount fasteners 19. Torque four fasteners to specification.

    TORQUE

    Winch Mount Fasteners 19:

    20 ft-lbs (27 N·m)

Fairlead Installation

Manual Stop Fairlead

  1. Install fairlead 3 to fairlead mount 13 with two fasteners 22 and two nuts 24. Counter-hold nuts and torque fasteners to specification.

    TORQUE

    Fairlead Fasteners 22:

    18 ft-lbs (24 N·m)

  2. Install fairlead mount to vehicle chassis with four fasteners 18 and four nuts 26. Counter-hold nuts and torque fasteners to specification.

    TORQUE

    Fairlead Mount Fasteners 18:

    20 ft-lbs (27 N·m)

Auto-Stop Fairlead

  1. Install fairlead 3 to fairlead mount 13 with two fasteners 22 and two nuts 24. Counter-hold nuts and torque fasteners to specification.

    IMPORTANT
    Put fairlead harness through opening in fairlead mount. Make sure harness is not pinched between fairlead and mount during installation.
    TORQUE

    Fairlead Fasteners 22:

    18 ft-lbs (24 N·m)

  2. Install fairlead mount to vehicle chassis with four fasteners 18 and four nuts 26. Counter-hold nuts and torque fasteners to specification.

    IMPORTANT
    Install fairlead harness away from path of winch rope/cable with a cable tie.
    TORQUE

    Fairlead Mount Fasteners 18:

    20 ft-lbs (27 N·m)

Winch Contactor Installation

  1. Yellow winch cable must be routed underneath coolant line before proceeding with winch contactor installation.

  2. Identify colored terminals on winch contactor 10.

  3. Install corresponding winch cables with nuts, supplied with winch contactor assembly. Torque each nut to specification.

    TORQUE

    Winch Contactor Nuts:

    48 in-lbs (5 N·m)

  4. Identify four points on firewall.

    TIP
    View is obstructed by chassis.

  5. Install winch contactor, with installed cables, to firewall with four fasteners 20. Torque fasteners until fully seated.

  6. Pull winch black 8 and red 9 power cables up to Polaris Pulse® bar. Install each cable with one nut 23. Torque nuts to specification.

    TORQUE

    Terminal Nuts 23:

    48 in-lbs (5 N·m)

  7. Install winch cables away from all moving parts, using cable ties 15 as needed.

Winch Hook Installation

NOTICE
Roller-fairlead shown; auto-stop fairlead similar, except where shown.

  1. Pull winch cable through fairlead.

    TIP
    Use cable tie to pull cable eyelet through fairlead.

  2. Auto-Stop Winches Only:
    Pull winch cable through magnet stop 29.

  3. Install winch hook 14 to winch cable with retaining pin.

  4. Install retaining pin to hook with cotter pin.

Remote Harness Installation

NOTICE
This section applies to both remote harnesses, except where noted.

  1. Connect remote harness connector 2F on remote harness 1 to winch contactor.

  2. Pull remaining two connectors up to Polaris Pulse® bar and power connector 3F.

  3. Put remaining connector through firewall grommet.

  4. Wireless Remote Harness Only:
    Install wireless remote box to chassis electrical harness, below Polaris Pulse® bar

    , with two cable ties 15.

  5. Wireless Remote Harness Only:
    Install auto-stop jumper harness 30 to wireless remote harness connector 2M.

  6. Wireless Remote Harness Only:
    Install auto-stop harness 30 to fairlead connector. Make sure harness is placed between front suspension, over winch assembly, and clear of all moving parts.

  7. Install remote harness away from all moving parts, using cable ties 15 as needed.

Remote Socket Installation

NOTICE
Center console location shown. Other locations may be more suitable depending on vehicle’s equipment.

  1. Cut designated location in storage bin for remote socket.

  2. Put remote socket 11 through cut-out and install with two fasteners 17. Torque fasteners until fully seated.

  3. Put storage bin into front dashboard.

  4. Install remote socket connector 11 to winch remote power harness connector 4F.

  5. Install storage bin to bracket with one retained fastener. Torque fastener to specification.

    TORQUE

    Storage Bin Fastener:

    14 ft-lbs (19 N·m)

Wireless Remote Holder Installation

  1. Install remote holder 27 with two fasteners 17, at desired location on the dashboard. Torque fasteners until fully seated.

7.3 Vehicle Reassembly

7.3.1 Front Fascia Installation

  1. Align front fascia with vehicle. Connect front headlights and accent lights (if equipped).

  2. Install front fascia with eight retained fasteners. Torque fasteners to specification.

    TORQUE

    Front Fascia Fasteners:

    8 ft-lbs (11 N·m)

7.3.2 Center Hood Panel Installation

  1. Move hood rearward.

  2. Turn quarter-turn fasteners to lock hood to vehicle.

7.3.3 Grille Installation

  1. Install grille into front fascia. Make sure two tabs engage with fascia.

7.3.4 Dashboard Top Installation

  1. Install dashboard on top of front dashboard panel. Make sure top dashboard clips engage with front dashboard.

  2. Install dashboard with four dashboard fasteners.

    TORQUE

    Dashboard Fasteners:

    8 ft-lbs (11 N·m)

7.3.5 Dashboard Storage Installation

NOTICE
Storage bin shown; audio head unit bezel similar.

  1. Install storage compartment with two push-pin rivets.

7.3.6 Battery Connect

  1. Install negative (-) terminal clamp with fastener. Torque fastener to specification.

    TORQUE

    Terminal Clamp Fastener:

    60 in-lbs (6.5 N·m)

7.3.7 Seat Installation

NOTICE
Driver seat shown; passenger seat similar.

  1. Put seat in installed position. Align latch with plunger on vehicle.

8 Operation

Read Winch Guide thoroughly before connecting winch remote to winch socket or using wireless remote to operate the winch.

9 Instruction Feedback Form

A feedback form has been created for the installer to provide any comments, questions or concerns about the installation instructions. The form is viewable on mobile devices by scanning the QR code or by clicking HERE if viewing on a PC.