Dee Zee DZ501235 User Manual
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GRILLE GUARD
02-05 DODGE RAM 1500
03-05 RAM 2500-3500
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8/24/09 (DP)
PARTS LIST:
Qty Description
Qty Description
1
Grille Guard
6
12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1
Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket
8
10-1.5mm x 40mm Hex Bolts (Gr 10.9)
1
Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket
8
10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
6
12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
8
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
12
12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED. FACTORY TOW HOOKS (IF EQUIPPED) CANNOT BE RE-INSTALLED
WITH THIS GRILLE GUARD. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED, (OPTIONAL).
2. Determine the correct step for your application:
On 1500 Models (and 25-3500 models without factory tow hooks).
Remove the plastic cover in the center of the bumper below the grill, (Figure 1 & 2).
NOTE: From behind the bumper, push the plastic center pin down to release the 2-
piece clips. Do not pry up on the head of the clip. Take care to avoid damage to the
clips and/or plastic cover. Select the driver and passenger side Frame Mounting
Brackets. On 1500 models, use (6) 10mm x 40mm Hex Bolts, (12) 10mm Flat Washers
and (6) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 3). On 25-3500 models, use (8) 10mm x 40mm
Hex Bolts, (16) 10mm Flat Washers and (8) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts. Do not tighten
hardware at this time.
On 25-3500 Models (with factory tow hooks).
Remove the tow hooks, (Figure 4 & 5). NOTE: The tow hooks will not be re-installed.
Use the factory hardware and (16) Flat Washers to bolt the Frame Mounting Brackets to
the frame, (Figure 6). IMPORTANT: Due to the width of the slots in the Mounting
Brackets, you must use the 10mm Flat Washers between the hex bolts and the
Mounting Brackets, (Figure 7). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
3. With assistance, lift the Grille Guard up to the vehicle and line up the holes in the Frame Mounting
Brackets with the uprights on the Grille Guard. Insert (6) 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts, (12)
12mm 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers and (6)12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 7).
IMPORTANT: Slowly close the hood to check for clearance and fit of the Grille Guard and
brackets. Adjust as necessary then snug but do not tighten all of the hardware.
Driver side
Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Passenger
side Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Complete Installation