Aries Automotive 4068-2 - Manual

Page 1 of 2 1/18/07 (AM)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRILL GUARD PART#4068/4068-2
07 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500LD
PARTS LIST:
1 Grille Guard 2 Top Brackets
2 Frame Mounting Brackets 2 Lower Frame Support Brackets
8 12-1.75mmX30mm Hex Head Bolts 8 12mm Nylock Nuts
16 12mm Fender Washers 2 10-1.50mmX25mm Button Head Bolts
2 10mm Nylock Nuts 2 10mm Oversized Flat Washers
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. DO NOT ATTEMPT INSTALLATION ALONE; PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO
THE TRUCK MAY RESULT.
2. Locate, remove and set aside the hardware kit and the brackets. Determine the driver and passenger
sides for the brackets, when appropriate.
3. Open the hood and remove the radiator cover to access the factory grille shell.
4. Use a small flat head screw driver to remove the retainer plugs.
5. Use a 10MM socket to remove the two outer bolts from the grille shell.
6. Using a pair of “needle nose” pliers squeeze the six grille mounting clips. (Fig 1) Begin from one end of the
grille and insert a small screwdriver into the clips to prevent them from popping back into place. Remove
the grille by pulling on it gently and evenly forward.
7. Remove the two top existing frame bolts and install them into the upper brackets. Reinstall the bolts but
leave them loose temporarily. (Fig 2).
8. Reinstall the factory grille shell at this time, line up the clips and gently push it into place. Do not reinstall
top covers at this time.
9. Using a sharp utility knife cutout an opening to allow the bumper brackets to pass through (Fig 3).
10. To install the lower two frame mounting bracket and two support brackets, remove the tow hook bolts and
use them to install the frame brackets and the support brackets. The tow hooks remain in their stock
position in the frame rails (Fig 4). Install the Mounting Brackets on the outer side of the tow hooks.
11. Connect the lower support bracket to the frame mounting bracket using one of the 12mm bolts two
washers and Nylock nut supply with your bumper guard (Fig 5-8). NOTE: The driver side mounting
bracket mounts to one tow hook bolt and the driver side support bracket mounts to two tow hook bolts.
The passenger side mounting bracket mounts to two tow hook bolts and the passenger side support
bracket mounts to one tow hook bolt.
12. With help position the grille guard and install the six 12MM bolts into the bottom bracket.
13. Install the two 8MM bolts and lock nuts in the top brackets. (Fig 9)
14. Level and adjust the bar and the brackets and tighten all the fasteners.
15. After you are sure all mounting bolts are tight reinstall the top plastic shields.
Pinch grille
mounting
clips and
remove grille
from truck
Remove two
upper existing
bumper too frame
mounting bolts
and use them to
mount upper
supports
Fig 1
Fig 2