Steelcraft Automotive 51030 GRILL GUARD - Manual

GRILLE GUARD
99-03, 04 HERITAGE F150 2WD / 99-02 EXPEDITION 2WD
Page 1 of 4 3/1/12 Rev 1(DP)
PARTS LIST:
1 Grille Guard 10 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1 Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket 2 8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
1 Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket 4 8mm x 16mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
2 Top Mounting Brackets 2 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2 "L" Top Support Brackets 2 6-1.0mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts
1 1200mm x 50mm x 1.0mm Adhesive Backed Foam 4 6mm x 12mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
10 12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts 2 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts
20 12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers 1 4mm Allen Wrench
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED. CUTTING
MAY BE REQUIRED.
2. Depending on model and year, the plastic bumper cover or lower spoiler may need to be temporarily
removed to access the end of the frame. Also, the cover or spoiler may need to be trimmed to clear the
Frame Mounting Brackets. Cut the least amount of material possible to maintain the strength of the
plastic components, (Figures 3 & 12).
3. Starting on the driver side of the vehicle, hold the driver side Frame Bracket up against the outside of
the frame. Match up the top mounting holes in the Bracket with the holes in the frame, (Figure 1). Insert
(1) 12mm Hex Bolt with (1) 12mm Flat Washer into the open end of the frame and out through the rear
mounting hole, (Figure 2). Attach the Bracket to the 12mm Bolt with (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1)
12mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 3). Leave loose at this time. Repeat this procedure to bolt the Bracket
to the forward mounting location at the end of the frame. Snug but do not fully tighten the hardware at
this time.
4. Repeat Step 3 to install the passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket.
5. Next, remove the factory hex bolt located on the back of the front bumper securing the bumper to the
top of the bumper bracket, (Figure 4). Select (1) "L" Top Support Bracket and attach it to the back of
the bumper bracket using the factory hex bolt, (Figure 5). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this
time. Repeat this Step to install the passenger side "L" Top Support Bracket.
6. Select (1) Top Mounting Bracket. Apply a section of Adhesive Backed Foam Tape to the bottom of the
Bracket to protect the finish on the top of the bumper cover, (Figure 6). Insert the Bracket through the
opening in the bottom of the grille, (Figures 7 & 8). NOTE: It is also recommended to cover the bumper
with masking tape to prevent damage to finish during Grille Guard installation.
7. Bolt the Top Mounting Bracket to the "L" Top Support Bracket installed in Step 5 using (1) 8mm Hex
Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figures 9A & 9B). Do not tighten at this
time. Repeat this step for passenger side Top Bracket installation.
Passenger/Right Side
Frame Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Side Frame
Mounting Bracket
(2) Top Mounting Brackets
(2) "L" Top Support Brackets