Dee Zee DZ505515 - Manual (Page 2)

GRILLE GUARD
2011-13 CHEVY SILVERADO 25-3500
Page 2 of 4 12/8/10 (DP)
7. Pull back the rubber air deflector at the driver side-bottom of the grille opening to locate the top
bumper bolt, (Figure 6). Remove the factory bolt, (Figure 7). Select the driver side Top
Mounting Bracket. Apply a section of Adhesive Backed Foam Tape to the underside of the Top
Bracket to prevent the Bracket from scratching the plastic bumper cover, (Figure 8A & 8B).
Trim as necessary. Next, line up the bottom hole in the Bracket with the hole in the bumper
bracket and bolt the Top Bracket to the bumper bracket using the factory hex bolt, (Figure 9).
Repeat this step for passenger side Top Bracket installation.
8. With assistance, hold the Grille Guard up to the outside of the Frame Mounting Brackets. Align
the holes in the Frame Mounting Brackets with the Grille Guard and bolt together using the
included (6) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (12) 12mm Flat Washers and (6) 12mm Nylon Lock
Nuts, (Figure 10). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Attach the Grille Guard to the Top Brackets using the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Button Head
Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 11). NOTE: Insert the
10mm Button Head Bolt with 10mm Flat Washer in from the outside of the Grille Guard. Do not
tighten at this time.
10. Level and adjust the Grille Guard and tighten all hardware.
11. Reinstall the grille insert and plastic shroud using the factory hardware.
12. 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 1) Pictured from below bumper
Remove factory tow hooks
Front
Apply masking tape here
Apply masking tape here
Here Here
Fig 2