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PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT MOUNTED SENSORS.
1.
Remove the factory tow hooks and hardware if equipped,
(Figures 1—3)
.
IMPORTANT
: Tow hooks
cannot be reinstalled with the Grille Guard.
Vehicles without tow hooks
:
a.
Cut out the indented area in both sides of the plastic bumper insert to clear the Brackets as
pictured,
(Figure 4 & 5)
.
IMPORTANT
: Make several small cuts for best fit. Do not cut through the
top or bottom edge of the panel.
2.
Select the driver side Frame Bracket and Mounting Bracket,
(Figure 6)
. Attach the Mounting Bracket to
the bottom of the Frame Bracket with (3) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (3) 8mm Lock Washers and (3) 8mm
Flat Washers,
(Figure 6)
. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
3.
Insert the Frame Bracket assembly through the opening in the bumper,
(Figures 3 & 4)
.
NOTE:
Trim the
opening to clear the Bracket assembly as necessary.
Line up the holes in the Frame Bracket with the
holes in the end of the frame for the tow hook. Select (1) 12mm Double Bolt Plate,
(Figure 7)
. Insert the
Double Bolt Plate into the end of the frame, through the (2) holes in the side of the frame and out through
the Frame Bracket,
(Figures 9, 10B & 11).
Secure the Frame Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (2) 12mm Flat
Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts. Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this
time.
4.
Select (1) 12mm Single Bolt Plate,
(Figure 8)
. Secure Frame Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat
Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut,
(Figures 9, 10A & 11)
. Snug but do not tighten
at this time.
5.
Repeat
Steps 2—4
to install the passenger/right Frame Mounting Bracket assembly.
6.
Open the hood and remove the cover between the top of the radiator and the grille,
(Figure 12)
.
7.
Carefully remove the grille from the vehicle.
NOTE
: Grille is held in place with screws at the top and
several clips. Remove the screws and firmly pull the grille straight out from the vehicle to release the grille
from clips,
(Figure 13)
.
8.
Move up to the top of the bumper. Select the Driver/left Top Bracket. Apply a layer of the included
Adhesive Backed Foam Tame to the bottom of the Bracket,
(Figure 14)
.
9.
Locate the (2) factory hex bolts attaching the top of the bumper to the inner bumper bracket. Remove the
outer hex bolt,
(Figure 15)
. Reuse the factory outer hex bolt to attach the Top Bracket to the back of the
bumper,
(Figure 16)
. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
10.
Repeat
Steps 6—9
to install the passenger/right Top Bracket.
11.
With assistance, hold the Grille Guard up in position on the outside of the Mounting Brackets,
(Figure 17)
.
Attach the Grille Guard to the Brackets with (6) 10mm Hex Bolts, (12) 10mm Flat Washers, (6) 10mm Lock
Washers and (6) 10mm Hex Nuts,
(Figures 18 & 19)
. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
12.
Check the Grille guard alignment with the vehicle. Adjust as required then fully tighten the Bracket to
vehicle hardware only. Do not fully tighten the Grille Guard to Bracket hardware at this time.
13.
Reinstall the grille and top cover.
NOTE
: Loosen the hardware attaching the Grille Guard to the Brackets
and tilt the Grille Gard forward to make room to reinstall the grille. Reinstall the Grille Guard. Level and
adjust the Grille Guard and fully tighten all hardware.
14.
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.
