Steelcraft Automotive 52250 GRILL GUARD - Manual (Page 3)

Page 3 of 5 12/30/08 Rev2(DP)
Use the included (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (1) 12mm Lock Washer
and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 11). Attach the rear of the Lower Support Bracket to the frame
with (1) 12-1.5mm x 30mm Fine Thread Hex Bolt, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Lock
Washer. IMPORTANT: The hole in the bottom of the frame is fine thread. Only use the 12-
1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolt provided in the hardware kit. Repeat this step for the passenger side
Lower Support Bracket. Snug but do not tighten all hardware at this time.
B. For vehicles with tow hooks. Install the driver side Lower Support Bracket with the round
hole toward the front of the truck and the slotted hole to the rear. Bolt the slotted end of the
Support Bracket to the rear mounting bolt for the tow hook. Loosen the factory hex bolt. Insert
the slotted end of the Lower Support Bracket under the head of the factory bolt, (Figure 12).
Next, bolt the front of the Support Bracket to the inside of the Lower Mounting Bracket using the
second round hole from the top. Use the included (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat
Washers, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Repeat this step for the passenger
side Lower Support Bracket. Snug but do not tighten all hardware at this time.
12. Re-install, level and adjust the Grille Guard as described in Step # 6, (Figure 13 & 14). Tighten all
hardware.
13. Do periodic inspections of 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
Driver Side Installation Pictured
Pry up the center pin on the clip to remove the complete
fastener. If the center pin comes out, remove the housing then
push the pin back into the housing as per Fig 1B to reinstall.
(Fig 1A) Viewed from behind the center of the bumper
Fig 1B Pin
Housing
IMPORTANT: On trucks without
tow hooks, use only the supplied
12-1.5mm x 30mm Fine Thread
Hex Bolt
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
(Fig 2A) Driver side mounting locations viewed from
behind the bumper (non tow hook equipped models)
Front
Upper Frame
Mounting Bracket
installation
(pictured with
Support Bracket
installed)
For illustration only, clips may
differ depending on model
Fig 2B