Steelcraft Automotive 51370 GRILL GUARD - Manual (Page 2)

GRILLE GUARD
2011 FORD SUPERDUTY
Page 2 of 4 8/23/10 (DP)
6. Next, from under the driver side of the bumper, remove the (2) factory hex nuts on the outside
of the frame channel, (Figure 3). NOTE: Do not allow the double bolt plate to fall into the
frame channel. Select the driver side Lower Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Mounting Bracket to
the factory double bolt plate and secure with the (2) factory hex nuts, (Figure 4). Do not tighten
hardware at this time. Repeat this step for passenger side Lower Mounting Bracket installation.
7. With assistance, position the Grille Guard up to the outside of the Frame Mounting Brackets
and Support Brackets. Attach the Grille Guard to the Frame Mounting Brackets using the
included (6) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (12) 12mm x 32mm OD Large Flat Washers, (6) 12mm
Lock Washers and (6) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 5). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Attach the Grille Guard to the Lower Mounting Brackets using the included (4) 12mm x 35mm
Hex Bolts, (8) 12mm x 24mm OD STD Flat Washers, (4) 12mm Lock Washers and (4) 12mm
Hex Nuts, (Figure 4). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Hold the plastic air dam up in position and mark the location of the Lower Mounting Brackets
onto the top of the air dam, (Figure 6 - 9). Measure the location of the Mounting Brackets and
transfer these measurements onto the back of the air dam, (Figure 6 & 8). Place the air dam
back up to the (2) Lower Mounting Brackets to verify location. Check all measurements on the
vehicle. Once absolutely satisfied, use a hacksaw blade or utility knife to carefully cut (2)
openings in air dam, (Figure 10). Check fit, trim as necessary and reinstall air dam over Lower
Support Brackets with factory hardware. Do not cut through the top of bottom edge of the air
dam. NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen or remove the Lower Mounting Brackets to
reinstall the air dam. Reinstall the license plate and bracket.
10. Level and adjust Grille Guard and bumper, (if necessary), and tighten all hardware at this time.
11. 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.
Driver Side Installation Pictured
Fig 2 Fig 1
WARNING! Do not remove passenger and driver bumper bolts at the same time or
bumper may fall. Only remove and install one Frame Mounting Bracket at a time.
Before removing bumper bolts, measure
gaps above bumper on driver and
passenger side to relocate bumper