Instructions for TorkLift HiddenPower Under-Vehicle Battery Mount TLA7726 for a 2016 Ford F-150  

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The TorkLift HiddenPower Under-Vehicle Battery Mount # TLA7726 does indeed mount in a specific location. To put it anywhere else would require drilling into the frame on your 2016 Ford F-150.

The instructions are as follows:

Step 1:
Locate the area of install directly above the forward most leaf spring hanger on the passenger side of the vehicle. Begin by using the two supplied bolt fishers to fish one 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” Grade 5 Bolt with one 1/2” Star washer through holes 1 and 2 as shown. Reference photo 1.1.

Step 2:
With the threads of the two 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” Grade 5 bolts sticking out of the frame, place the Rear Side Plate over the bolts by pulling the bolt fishers through each hole in the Rear Side Plate. The key holes in the plate should be facing the ground. Remove one bolt fisher and install one 1/2” Flat washer, one 1/2” Lock Washer and one 1/2”-13 Hex Nut onto the bolt. Leave hand tight at this time.
Remove the remaing bolt fisher and install the same hardware onto the second bolt. Reference photo 2.1 for the proper plate orientation and hardware installation. Leave hardware hand tight at this time.

Step 3:
Reuse the two supplied bolt fishers to fish one 1/2”-13 x 1-1/4” Grade 5 Bolt with one 1/2” Star washer through holes 3 and 4 in the vehicle frame. Place the Front Side Plate over the bolts by pulling the bolt fishers through each hole in the Front Side Plate. The key holes in the plate should be facing the ground. Remove one bolt fisher and install one 1/2” Flat washer, one 1/2” Lock Washer and one 1/2”-13 Hex Nut onto the bolt. Remove the remaining bolt fisher and install the same hardware onto the second bolt. Reference photo 2.1 and leave hardware hand tight.

Step 4:
Lift the battery tray up into place between the two side plates so that the bolt studs stick through the keyhole slots. Clamp the side plates against the battery tray to properly align all the parts. Alternately, install one 3/8” fender washer and one 3/8” nylock hex nut onto one of the protruding studs on each side of the battery tray. Tighten until the side plates are flush with the battery tray
but not clamped tightly in place.

Step 5:
With all three parts properly aligned, tighten the four 1/2” hex nuts securing the side plates to the vehicle frame. Remove the battery tray from the keyhole slots once the side plates are secure. This can be done by removing the clamp or loosening the two 3/8” nylock hex nuts used in step four.
Torque the four 1/2” hex nuts to 55 ft-lbs. At this point, the installation should look like photo 2.1 on
the previous page.

Step 6:
Place the supplied Battery Box on top of the Battery Tray and slide it all the way to the side that has the four holes in the bottom, leaving approximately 3/8” between the battery box and the bent up flange on the tray. Mark and drill four holes in your Battery Box that line up with the Battery Tray. Install one 1/4”-20 x 1” Hex Bolt with one 1/4” x 1-1/4” Fender Washer through each of the four holes from the inside of the box outward through the battery tray. Secure them with one 1/4” Flat Washer, 1/4” Lock washer and 1/4” Hex Nut. Tighten each hex nut until the lock washer is pressed flat, and then one additional quarter turn. Refer to figure 6.1 on the next page for the correct Battery Box mounting.

Step 7:
Place your battery inside the Battery Box and connect the battery cables (not included) to the appropriate battery terminals. Two 50amp quick disconnect terminals are included in the kit to make installation and removal of the battery tray easier. Use the supplied strap to secure the lid closed. One 50amp terminal should be hanging outside the box by a short length of wire. This will connect to the vehicle side of the wiring once the battery tray is installed.

Step 8:
With you Battery Box bolted onto your Battery Tray and the battery installed, lift the assembly up between the side plates and lock the tray into the keyhole slots. Secure the battery tray in place with two 1/4” Pin and clips. Install one 3/8” x 1-1/2” Fender Washer and one 3/8” Nylock Hex Nut onto each of the four protruding studs. Refer to photo 6.1 for the completed installation. Torque all four 3/8” Nylock Hex Nuts to 20 ft-lbs

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