Dee Zee DZ500765 - Manual (Page 2)

GRILLE GUARD
03-06, 07 "CLASSIC" 1500 SILVERADO
03-06 AVALANCHE W/O CLADDING
Page 1 of 3 1/20/10 Rev 1(DP)
NOTE: On some model years, the tow hooks may be reinstalled but must be switched,
driver side to passenger side to clear the Frame Mounting Bracket. Depending on model
year, the plastic bumper cover may not clear the tow hook when switched side to side as
pictured on Page 2 & 3. If the tow hook will fit properly, re-use the factory tow hook
hardware to bolt the Frame Mounting Brackets to the vehicle. Otherwise, do not reinstall
the tow hooks. It is up to the installer to determine if the tow hooks can be properly
reinstalled and some trimming of the back of the plastic bumper cover may be required.
PARTS LIST:
1 Grille Guard 20 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket 10 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket 2 10-1.50mm x 25mm Button Head Allen Bolts
1 Driver/Left Top Bracket 4 10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Top Bracket 2 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
10 12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED
2. Starting on the driver side-front of the vehicle, locate the opening in the lower bumper cover at
the front end of the frame. Select the driver side Frame Mounting Bracket. Remove the tow
hook if equipped. NOTE: This Grille Guard may not be compatible with the factory tow hooks
and they may not be reinstalled. See note below.
3. Insert (1) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt with (1) 12mm Flat Washer through the opening in the front
of the frame and out through the hole in the bottom of the frame. Line up the driver side Frame
Mounting Bracket with the 12mm Hex Bolt. Secure with (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm
Nylon Lock Nut. Repeat this step for the 2nd mounting location on the outer side of the frame.
Do not tighten hardware at this time. IMPORTANT: On some vehicles, it may be necessary to
remove the lower plastic portion of the bumper to gain access to the ends of the frame rails.
The indented pockets in the bumper also may need to be cut out to allow the Mounting
Brackets to pass through.
4. Repeat Step 2 for the passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket installation. Snug but do not
tighten the hardware at this time.
5. Next, open the hood on the vehicle and locate the cross member behind the bumper cover and
grille. Locate and remove the factory hex bolt on the top of the cross member. Insert the driver
Passenger/Right Side
Frame Mounting
Bracket Driver/Left Side
Frame Mounting
Bracket
Driver/Left
Side Top
Bracket Passenger/Right Side Top
Bracket