7/18/2011
PG-1
Westing Automotive Products, Inc.
5200 N. Irwindale Ave. Suite 220
Irwindale, Ca. 91706
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For Additional installation assistance please call
Customer service (800) 793-7846
www.westinautomotive.com
P.N.: 75-0013-RevB W11-0004
APPLICATION: 09-UP FORD F150
APP PART # 57-2500, 57-2505
HDX GRILLE GUARD
ITEM
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
TOOLS NEEDED
1
1
GRILLE GUARD
18MM SOCKET
2,3
2
LOWER MOUNTING BRACKETS (2) DRIVERS SIDE, (3) PASSEN-
GER SIDE
RATCHET
4,5
2
UPPER MOUNTING BRACKETS (4) DRIVERS SIDE, (5) PASSEN-
GER SIDE
TORQUE WRENCH
6
6
M12 HEX HEAD BOLTS
7
4
M12 HEX NUTS
8
10
M12 FLAT WASHERS
9
8
M12 LOCK WASHERS
10
2
M12 STUD PLATES
11
2
M12 DOUBLE NUT PLATES
12
8
M12 HEX HEAD BOLTS (BLACK ZINC)
13
8
M12 SMALL FLAT WASHERS (BLACK ZINC)
14
8
M12 LARGE FLAT WASHERS (BLACK ZINC)
15
8
M12 LOCK WASHERS (BLACK ZINC)
16
8
M12 HEX NUTS (BLACK ZINC)
17
2
PLASTIC RETAINERS
INSTRUCTIONS—INSTRUCCIONES—CONSIGNES
AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS, INC.
1. Remove all contents from box, verify all parts listed are present and free from damage. Carefully read and understand all in-
structions before attempting installation.
2. Starting from underneath the front of the vehicle, remove the factory air damn (FIG 1) and place it aside. Remove the factory
tow hooks if so equipped.
3. Place (1) M12 double nut plate , were the factory nut plate to mount the tow hooks is located (FIG 2), next take (1) M12 stud
plate and insert it into the frame slot shown in FIG 3 thread a plastic retainer on the stud to prevent it from falling into the frame.
Take the drivers side lower mounting bracket and place it through the rear of the bumper through the tow hook pocket NOTE:
the tow hook pocket must be trimmed in order to allow proper clearance (FIG 4). Align the drivers side mounting bracket with
the previously installed double nut plate and stud plate, attach the lower mounting bracket to the double nut plate using (2) M12
hex head bolts (2) M12 lock washers, and (2) M12 flat washers (FIG 5). NOTE : if the truck is equipped with tow hooks they
may be reinstalled, place the tow hooks over the lower mounting bracket and install as they were removed. Attach the lower
mounting bracket to the stud plate using (1) M12 flat washer, (1) M12 lock washer, and (1) M12 Hex nut. (FIG 6) Do not fully
tighten at this time. Repeat this step for the passenger side
4. Move to the middle of the bumper and locate the factory bumper stud, remove this stud and take the drivers side upper mounting
bracket/ the upper mounting bracket must be placed between the bumper and the metal tab behind the bumper (FIG 7). Once
placed between the bumper and the metal tab, re install the factory bumper stud. Attach the upper mounting bracket to the exist-
ing hole in the bumper using (1) M12 hex head bolt (2) M12 flat washers, (1) M12 lock washer, and (1) M12 hex nut. Do not
fully tighten at this time. Repeat this step for the passenger side. (FIG 7)
5. With assistance take the grille guard and align it with the installed mounting brackets, attach the grille guard to the lower mount-
ing brackets using (4) M12 hex head bolts (black zinc), (8) M12 small flat washers (black zinc), (4) M12 lock washers (black
