Steelcraft Automotive 54150 GRILL GUARD - Manual (Page 2)

PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. From underside of vehicle, use a10mm socket wrench to remove the 6 bolts holding the
center plastic shroud. Set center plastic shroud on a clean working area and use a hack
saw to cut out the driver side tow hook cavity (Figure 1). Once you have cut out the tow
hook cavity, cut out a ½” x 2” gap in the front side of each tow hook cavity (Figure 2).
3. Remove the factory tow hook located on the passenger side. NOTE: You will not be re-
installing tow hook.
4. Once you have cut out the plastic shroud, reinstall it back to the vehicle using the same
factory hardware.
5. Locate the driver side Mounting Bracket and partially hang it from factory threaded holes
on the frame rail using the included (2) 12-1.25 x 35mm Hex Head Bolts (fine thread), (2)
12mm Lock Washers, and (2) 12mm Flat Washers (Figure 3). Repeat this step for
passenger side.
6. Through upper outer bumper intake use a 10mm socket wrench to remove the factory nut
located on the driver side. Position driver side Top Bracket over factory threaded stud and
secure it using the factory nut (Figure 4). Repeat this step for passenger side. NOTE: On
the passenger side there is no factory nut, so position passenger side Top Bracket over
factory threaded stud and use the included (1) 6mm Flange Nut to secure it.
7. With help position Grille Guard on the outer side of Mounting Brackets. Attach Grille
Guard to Mounting Brackets using the included (6) 12mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts, (6)
12mm Lock Washers, (6) 12mm Hex Nuts, and (12) 12mm Flat Washers (Figure 5). Do
not tighten at this time.
8. Attach Top Brackets to the inner side of Grille Guard Plates using the included (2) 10mm
Allen Bolts, (2) 10mm Lock Washers, (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, and (2) 10mm Flat Washers
(Figure 6).
9. Align Grille Guard properly and then tighten all hardware. NOTE: Open the hood to make
sure Grille Guard does not interfere.
10.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 Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
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Cut out driver side tow
hook cavity
2”
Cut this out