Steelcraft Automotive 51360 GRILL GUARD - Manual (Page 3)

GRILLE GUARD
2009-013 F-150
Page 3 of 7 1/31/13 Rev 5(DP)
a. On vehicles without tow hooks: Temporarily remove the Grille Guard. Hold the plastic lower
bumper cover up in approximate position against the bottom of the bumper, (If cover was
previously removed in Step 3a). Mark the Bracket location onto the back of the bumper cover.
Cut slots through the cover to clear the Brackets, (Figure 15). IMPORTANT: For best results,
start with a small opening and only trim away material required for Bracket clearance. Once
properly trimmed, reinstall plastic bumper cover with factory hardware.
b. Reinstall the Grille Guard.
13. Release the levers on the Quick Release Bolts, (Figure 16A), and loosen the top Hex Bolts on the
Frame Mounting Bracket. WARNING! Do not loosen the bolts all the way. Loosen hardware only
enough to move the Grille Guard. Damage to the truck or Grille Guard may occur.
14. Pull the Grille Guard forward, away from the vehicle, (Figure 17).
15. Carefully close the hood and check for clearance between the Top Bracket and the factory grille. Adjust
the Brackets for fit as necessary. IMPORTANT: Always make sure that the hood and grill will clear the
Grille Guard before closing the hood.
16. Push the Grille Guard back towards the vehicle until it is vertical, check the alignment again and adjust
the Grille Guard as required. Tighten all Mounting Bracket hardware including the Quick Release Bolts,
(Figure 16B).
17. 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.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild
soap may be used also to clean the Grille Guard.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Grille Guard.
Driver Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 1) Lower bumper cover for
vehicles without tow hooks pictured
(Fig 2A) Insert Nut Plate through opening
in end of frame (NOTE: Tow hook model
pictured for instruction purposes only)
Fig 2B