Aries Automotive 4083-2 - Manual (Page 4)

GRILLE GUARD
2014 SILVERADO 1500
Page 3 of 8 8/11/14 Rev2 (DP)
of the brace tube with the Backing Plate over the top. Bolt the Brackets together around the
square tube with (2) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (2) 6mm Lock Washers and (2) 6mm Flat Washers,
(Figure 12B). Leave loose at this time.
10. Select the driver side Outer Top Bracket, (Figure 13). Insert the Outer Bracket through the grille
and up to the Inner Top Bracket assembly, (Figures 14 & 15). Slide the Bracket assembly up or
down the tube to match up with the Outer Top Bracket. Bolt the Outer Bracket to the top of the
Inner Bracket with (2) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (2) 6mm Lock Washers and (2) 6mm Flat
Washers. Leave hardware loose at this time.
11. Line up the outer bent end of the Top Bracket with the hole in the Grille Guard upright. Bolt the
bent end of the Outer Top Bracket to the upright with (1) 8mm x 25mm Button Head Allen Bolt,
(2) 8mm Flat Washers and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 16).
12. Repeat Steps 9—11 for passenger side Top Bracket assembly installation.
13. Level and adjust the Grille Guard and fully tighten all hardware. IMPORTANT: Adjust the position
of the Top Brackets so that they cannot come in contact with the plastic grille, (Figure 16).
14. Reinstall the plastic grille if removed. Reinstall the top plastic cover if removed.
15. 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.
(Fig 1) Tow hook pictured
(Fig 2A) Driver side pictured from behind bumper
Remove the bolts securing the driver side of
the bumper to the bumper bracket. Use a large
screwdriver or pry bar to move the mounting
tab up enough to get the long bolt through the
tow hook out of the end of the frame
Front