Steelcraft Automotive 52240 GRILL GUARD - Manual (Page 2)

GRILLE GUARD
07-11 SPRINTER VAN
Page 2 of 6 6/6/11 Rev2 (DP)
hole, (Figures 9 & 10). NOTE: The back of the crossmember may be obstructed. Carefully
move the coolant tank or air intake if necessary to access the back of the crossmember. Use
(2-3) 8mm x 16mm Flat Washers on the "Z" Bolt Plate as a spacer between the crossmember
and the Top Bracket, (Figure 11). NOTE: It may be necessary to push down slightly on the top
of the plastic grille to provide clearance for the Spacer Washers. Secure the Top Bracket to the
8mm Bolt Plate using (1) 8mm x 16mm Flat Washer, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex
Nut, (Figure 11). Insert the factory screw through the hole in the Top Bracket, (Figure 12).
Leave hardware loose at this time. Repeat this Step for passenger side installation.
6. With assistance, position the Grille Guard face down on a clean surface in front of the vehicle,
(Figure 13). Hold the mounting tabs on the Grill Guard up to the outside of the Frame
Mounting Brackets. Line up the rear-most holes in the Mounting Brackets with the Grille Guard.
Insert (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (1)
12mm Hex Nut per side into the rear mounting holes to act as a hinge. Rotate the Grille Guard
up into position. Install the included 12mm Hex Bolts into the remaining (4) mounting holes,
(Figure 14). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
7. Attach the Grille Guard to the driver side Center Bracket using the included (1) 10mm x 25mm
Button Head Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 15). Do not
tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this Step for passenger side Center Bracket installation.
8. Remove the top 6mm Button Head Bolt securing the headlight wire assembly to the Grille
Guard upright, (Figure 16). Bolt the Top Support Bracket to the inside of the upright using the
included longer 6mm x 25mm Button Head Bolt, 6mm STD Flat Washer, 6mm x 22mm Large
Flat Washer, (use inside against the Top Bracket), and 6mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 17).
Repeat this Step for passenger side Top Bracket installation.
9. Align Grille Guard properly and tighten all hardware at this time.
10. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Additional drilling instructions (Highly Recommended)
11. Once you have the Grille Guard completely installed and properly aligned, use the second
hole, (unused till now), in the Frame Mounting Bracket as a template to mark the drilling
location on the bottom of the frame channel, (Figure 18). Do not mark the frame until after the
Grille Guard has been completely installed and properly aligned and adjusted. No adjustments
can be made after the frame is drilled.
12. Remove the Grille Guard, Frame Brackets and 12mm Bolt and Nut Plates from the vehicle.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the Center or Top Brackets from the vehicle.
13. Use a 1/2 ” drill bit to drill out the marked location, (Figure 19). IMPORTANT: Any cutting or
drilling tool may break or shatter. Government regulations require safety glasses & equipment
at all times when cutting or drilling.
14. Reinsert the Bolt and Nut Plates, (Step 2). Rotate the 12mm Bolt and Nut Plate to line up the
threaded nut with the previously drilled 1/2" hole. Use the included (2) 12mm x 35mm Hex
Bolts, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Flat Washers to secure the Frame Brackets to
the 12mm x 35mm Bolt and Nut Plate, (Figure 20). Re-install the Grille Guard as previously
described in Steps 2 - 8. NOTE: Align Grille Guard properly and tighten all hardware.
15. 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.