Steelcraft Automotive 53310 GRILL GUARD - Manual (Page 2)

GRILLE GUARD
07-12 TOYOTA TUNDRA / 08-12 SEQUOIA
Page 2 of 5 5/3/12 Rev E (DP)
6. Open the hood and locate the two factory holes facing forward on the driver side of the bottom
radiator core support cross member. Insert (1) Double Bolt Plate in from the back of the
radiator core support and out the front through the (2) holes, (Figure 2).
7. Locate the driver side Top Mounting Bracket and move it into position, (Figure 3). NOTE: Tab
with welded hex nuts on the Top Mounting Bracket should point down, (Figure 6). Align the
holes on the Top Mounting Bracket with the previously inserted Double Bolt Plate. Secure the
Top Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate using the included (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (2)
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 4). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Carefully insert the driver/left side Top Bracket through the opening in the bumper and attach it
to the tab on the Top Mounting Bracket using the included (2) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (2)
10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (Figure 5 & 6). IMPORTANT: To provide
maximum clearance between the Grille Guard and the vehicle, gently pull the Top Bracket
outward away from the vehicle as you tighten the (2) Hex Bolts, (Figure 7).
9. Repeat Steps 6 - 8 for passenger/right side Top Bracket installation.
10. With assistance, place the Grille Guard face down on a clean surface in front of the vehicle.
Position the mounting tabs on the Grille Guard up to the outside of the driver side Frame
Mounting Bracket and line up the lower hole in the Frame Mounting Bracket with the lower hole
in the Grille Guard. Insert (1) 12mm Plastic Washer between the Frame Mounting Bracket and
the Grille Guard, line up the holes and bolt together with the included (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex
Bolt, (1) 12mm lock Washer and (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (Figure 8). Repeat this step for the
passenger side. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
11. Use the (2) previously installed 12mm Hex Bolts as a hinge and carefully rotate the Grille
Guard up to the vehicle. Line up the two remaining holes in the Frame Mounting Brackets with
the holes in the Grille Guard and repeat Step 10 for hardware installation, (Figure 8). Snug the
hardware but do not tighten at this time.
12. Next, move to the driver side Top Bracket installed in Step 8. Line up the slotted hole in the
Top Bracket with the hole in the Grille Guard, (Figure 9). Insert (1) 3/8" Plastic Washer
between the Top Bracket and the Grille Guard. Line up the hole in the Plastic Washer with the
hole in the Grille Guard and the slot in the Top Bracket. Insert (1) 3/8" Quick Release Bolt and
(1) 3/8" Flat Washer through the Grille Guard, Plastic Washer and Top Bracket. Secure the
Quick Release Bolt with (1) 3/8" Plastic Washer, (to protect the finish on the Top Bracket), (1)
3/8" Flat Washer and (1) 3/8" Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 9 & 10). Snug but do not tighten at this
time. Repeat this step for the passenger side hardware installation.
13. Release the levers on the Quick Release bolts, (Figure 10), and pull the Grille Guard away
from the vehicle to the "open" position, (Figure 11). Center and level the Grille Guard and
tighten all hardware. Adjust Quick Release Bolt clamping pressure by loosening or tightening
the 3/8" Nylon Lock Nut. See Steps 17
– 21 for more information.
14. Slowly close the hood and check for clearance. Release the Quick Release bolts on the Top
Brackets. Push the Grille Guard into the "closed" position. If needed, loosen the upper bolt on
each Mounting Bracket, (Figure 12). WARNING! Do not completely loosen bolts or damage to
the truck or Grille Guard may occur.
15. Push the Grille Guard back as close as possible towards the vehicle and tighten all hardware,
(Figure 13 & 14).
16. 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.