Steelcraft Automotive 50120 GRILL GUARD - Manual (Page 2)

PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. NOTE: The factory bottom bumper air dam must be permanently removed or optional
cutting required to install this Grille Guard. If you are removing, use a flat screw driver to
remove one push type fasteners on each side; then gently pull air dam towards the front
of the vehicle to unfasten clips. If you are cutting, remove air dam and set on clean
working area. Measure both sides 22” around the air dam from the outside towards the
inside and cut a ½” gap. WARNING! Do not cut the air dam all the way through; leave at
least ¼” on the top where the clips are; then re-install it back to the vehicle (Figure 1).
3. Locate the three factory holes and a clip with bolt on the driver’s side body mount channel
(Figure 2). Remove the factory nut clip with bolt from vehicle.
4. Position driver side Mounting Bracket into body mount channel. NOTE: “U” shaped
mounting tabs of the Bracket should be facing the outside of the vehicle. Partially mount
the front end of the “U” shaped mounting tab to body mount channel where you previously
removed the factory bolt with nut clip using the included (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts,
(2) 8mm Fender Washers, and (1) 8mm Nylock Nut. Attach rear end of the “U” shaped
mounting tab using the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts, (2) 10mm Nylock
Nuts, and (4) 10mm Flat Washers (Figure 3).
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for passenger side Mounting Bracket.
6. Open the hood and remove the four screws across the top of the factory grille shell
(Figure 4). Once you have removed the screws, gently pull on the grille shell just enough
to gain access to remove the factory bolt on each side of the bottom grille shell support
(Figure 5). WARNING! Do not pull too much on the factory grille shell or damage to the
grille shell may occur.
7. Insert Top Bracket in an angle through factory grille shell until you reach the mounting
location on the bottom grille shell support, and then straighten it (Figure 6 & 7). Use the
factory bolt removed in step 6 to attach Top Bracket to vehicle. Repeat this step for
passenger side Top Bracket.
8. With help position the Grille Guard on the inner side of Mounting Brackets and attach it
using the included (6) 12mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts, (6) 12mm Nylock Nuts, and (12)
12mm Flat Washers (Figure 8). Do not tighten at this time. NOTE: When positioning the
Grille Guard, make sure that the Top Brackets are under the Grille Guard’s light bar.
9. From underneath of Grille Guard’s light bar, attach Top Brackets using the included (2)
6mm x 20mm Allen Bolts, (2) 6mm Nylock Nuts, and (4) 6mm Flat Washers (Figure 9).
10. Adjust Grille Guard properly, and then tighten all hardware at this time.
11.Re-install the upper section of the grille shell back to the vehicle using the factory
hardware.
12.Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and
tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended
to add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain
abrasives that could damage the finish.
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