Steelcraft Automotive 51030 GRILL GUARD - Manual (Page 2)

GRILLE GUARD
99-03, 04 HERITAGE F150 2WD / 99-02 EXPEDITION 2WD
Page 2 of 4 3/1/12 Rev 1(DP)
8. With assistance, position the mounting tabs on the Grille Guard up to the outside of the Frame
Mounting Brackets and bolt together with the included (6) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (12) 12mm Flat
Washers and (6) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 10). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Move the Grille Guard into position and line up the Top Mounting Brackets with the mounting slots in
the back of the cross bar. Bolt the Top Mounting Brackets to the cross bar with (2) 6mm Button Head
Bolts, (4) 6mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 11).
10. With the hood open, push the Grille Guard back until it is upright. Align, center and adjust the Grille
Guard properly. Do not tighten the hardware securing the Grille Guard to the Brackets. Carefully close
the hood and check for clearance between the Top Brackets and the factory grille insert. Once all
Brackets have been checked for clearance, tighten all hardware securing the Brackets to the vehicle
only, including the hardware behind the bumper and Mounting Brackets. Remove the Grille Guard.
Reinstall the lower bumper cover removed in Step 2. Trim the bumper cover to clear Brackets as
necessary. Reinstall the Grille Guard as described in Steps 8 & 9 and fully tighten all hardware,
(Figure 12).
11. 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
Trimming to the plastic bumper may be
required for Mounting Bracket clearance
Fig 2
Fig 3
Front
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
12mm Flat Washer
(2) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(4) 12mm Flat Washers
(2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Front