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Qty
Description
Qty
Description
1
Grill Guard
4
12mm x 44mm OD Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Lower Mounting Bracket
4
12mm Hex Nut
1
Passenger/Right Lower Mounting Bracket
4
12mm Lock Washer
1
Driver/Left Upper Brace Bracket
2
3/8” Lock Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Upper Brace Bracket
2
3/8’’ Quick Releases
6
12mm Plastic Washer
2
3/8’’ Plastic Washer
6
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
4
3/8” Flat Washers
6
12mm Lock Nuts
4
12mm x 25mm Hex Bolts (USE IF NO TOWHOOKS)
12
12mm x 37mm OD Flat Washers
8
12mm x 30mm OD Flat Washers (USE IF NO TOWHOOKS)
4
12mm X 45mm Bolt Plate
4
12mm Lock Washer (
4
12mm x 30mm OD Flat Washers
4
12mm Hex Nut (USE IF NO TOWHOOKS)
PARTS LIST:
Driver/Left Side
Mounting
Bracket
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3063 / 3063-2
2009-13 FORD F-150
Note: 2013 F150 FX2 W/O Tow Hooks; Bumper needs to be notched to accommodate
bottom brackets.
USE IF NO TOWHOOKS)
Passenger/Right
Side Mounting
Bracket
12mm x 45mm Bolt
Plate
Passenger/Right
Side Brace
Bracket
3/8" x 1” Quick
release (pictured with
Plastic Washer
installed for example)
Driver/Left Side
Brace Bracket
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PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATI ON.
2. WARNING! This Grille Guard is designed to swivel forward by partially loosening the Top
Brackets (Quick Release Bolts) and the upper bolts on the Frame Mounting Brackets when
the hood needs to be opened for service. Make sure that all hardware is fully tightened after
closing the hood. Refer to page 6, "Opening and closing of hood," before installing the
Grille Guard.
NOTE: (With Tow Hooks)
3. Starting with the Passenger/Right side begin your install by removing the factory tow hooks on
the vehicle. (Do not discard as these will be re-attached). The tow hooks are located just
under the front bumper, and are attached to the lower front of frame rails. It is attached with
two bolts to a nut plate inside the frame rail (by removing the front mounting bolt and only
loosen the rear bolt you will be able to control the nut plate from moving). Remove tow
hook and place the Passenger/Right side frame mounting bracket up to the bottom of the
frame along with the hook. Insert the Front factory bolt through the tow hook, and mounting
bracket, securing them to nut plate hand tighten. Now remove the rear bolt, so you can slide
the mounting bracket and tow hook over, reattach rear bolt through the tow hook and mounting
bracket then back into the nut plate. (Fig 1 shows bracket & tow hook attached). Keep
snug, but do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this step for the driver/left side
installation
4. NOTE: (Without Tow Hooks) If vehicle does not come with factory tow hooks the 3063
mounting kit does come with the necessary hardware. Place the (2) 12mm x 25mm hex bolts,
(2) 12mm x 30mm OD flat washers, in from the front of frame and drop them through the
factory holes. Select and place the Passenger/Right side Mounting bracket up to the frame,
attaching to frame with (2) 12mm x 44mm OD" flat washers (2) 12mm lock washers and (2)
12mm nuts. (Fig 1A) shows bracket attached. Keep snug but do not tighten hardware at this
time. Repeat this step for the driver/left side installation
5. Proceed by opening the hood on the vehicle and locate the cross member behind the bumper
cover. Locate the holes in the cross member for the Bolt Plate to secure the Passenger/Right
side Brace Bracket (Fig 2 & 2A show hole location). Begin to inser t (1) 12mm x 45mm Bolt
Plate and (1)12mm x 30 OD Flat Washer into each hole in the cross member behind the
Passenger/Right side of the bumper. Place the Passenger/Right side Brace Bracket onto the
threaded ends of the Bolt Plates and secure them with (2) 12mm x 30mm Flat Washer, (2)
12mm Lock Washer and (2) 12mm Hex Nut. (Fig 3 shows bracket attached). Keep snug but
do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this step for the driver/left side installation
6. Additional assistance is necessary to install Grille Guard. Move the Passenger/Right side and
Driver/Left side Frame Mounting Brackets in as far as possible, and loosen hardware slightly if
necessary. Position the bottom on the Grille Guard up to the Outer side of the Passenger/Right
side Mounting Bracket and line up the lower rear hole in the Frame Mounting Bracket with the
lower rear hole in the Grille Guard, Insert (1) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt , (1) 12mm Flat Washers
and (1) 12mm Plastic Washer between the Mounting Bracket and the Grille Guard and bolt
together with the included (1) 12mm lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat Washers and (1) 12mm Hex
Nut, . (Fig 4 shows location of bolt hole). Repeat this step for the driver/left side. Keep snug
but do not tighten hardware at this time.
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7. With assistance use the two previously installed Hex Bolts as a hinges and rotate the Grille
Guard up to the vehicle. Line up the two remaining holes per side of the Frame Mounting
Brackets with the Grille Guard. Insert the12mm Plastic Washer (1 per hole) between the
remaining Mounting Bracket and the Grille Guard as described in step 6, and secure with (2)
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm lock Washers, (8) 12mm Flat Washers and (4) 12mm Hex
Nuts. (Fig 5) shows hardware attached. Keep snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
Repeat this step for the Driver/left side.
8. Moving to the Passenger/Right side Top Bracket installed in Step 5. Line up the slotted hole in
the Top Bracket with the hole in the Grille Guard. Insert (1) 3/8" Plastic Washer between the
Top Bracket and the Grille Guard, (FIG 6). Line up the hole in the Plastic Washer with the hole
in the Grille Guard and the slot in the Top Bracket. Insert (1) 3/8" Quick Release Bolt and (1)
3/8" Flat Washer through the Grille Guard, Plastic Washer and Top Bracket. Secure the Quick
Release Bolt with (1) 3/8" Plastic Washer, (to protect the finish on the Top Bracket), (1) 3/8"
Flat Washer and (1) 3/8" Nylock Nut, (FIG 7). Snug but do not tighten at this time. Repeat this
step for the Driver/Left side installation.
9. Pull the Grille Guard forward, away from the vehicle, (FIGURE 9)
10. Carefully close the hood and check for clearance between the Top Bracket and the factory
grille. Adjust the brackets for fit as necessary. IMPORTANT: Always make sure that the Grill
Guard is in the opened position before closing the hood.
11. Push the Grille Guard back towards the vehicle until it is upright, check the alignment again
and adjust the Grille Guard as required. Tighten all Mounting Bracket hardware including the
Quick Release Bolts, (FIGURE 8A).
12. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure 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.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean.
PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
Fig 1
Passenger/Right side
Mount Bracket
Attached with tow hook
Fig 1A
Passenger/Right side
Mount Bracket
Attached with out tow hook
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Fig 2
PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
Fig 2A
Location of mounting hole
for passenger/Right side
Fig 3
Fig 4
(1) 12mm x 30mm Bolt
(1) Plastic washer
brace bracket
Secure with bracket with
(1)12mm Bolt plate
(2) 12mm x 30mm OD
flat washer
(1)12mm Lock Washer
(1)12mm Hex Nut
Passenger/Right
side Brace
Bracket
(1)12mm x 25mm Bolt plate
(2) 12mm x 30mm OD flat
washer
(1)12mm Lock Washer
(1)12mm Hex Nut
Fig 5
Plastic washers
(3)12mm Hex Bolt
(6) 12mm x 37mm OD
flat washer
(3)12mm Lock Washer
(3)12mm Hex Nut
(3) Plastic washers
Location of mounting hole
for passenger/Right side
brace bracket.
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the Quick Release
PASSENGER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
Fig 6 Fig 7
(1)3/8” Quick Release
Passenger/Right Side Installation
Fig 8
Rotate lever in this
direction to release
(open) the clamp on
the Quick Release
Bolt.
(1) Plastic washers
Open
When rotating levers by hand to close the clamp
on the Quick Release Bolt. Tighten or loosen the
3/8" Nylock Nut to adjust the clamping pressure
on the Quick Release Bolt. When properly
adjusted, it should require reasonable force (by
hand) to completely close the lever
(1)3/8” Lock Nut
(1)3/8” Flat washer
(1) Plastic washers
Fig 8A
Rotate lever in this
direction to secure
(closed) the clamp on
Bolt.
Brace Bracket
Closed
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Opening and closing the hood
To open the hood, release
the lever on the Quick
Release Bolts. Try to pull
the Grille Guard forward.
If Necessary, loosen the 2
Hex Bolts per side
securing the Grille Guard
to the Mounting Brackets.
Only loosen the hardware
enough to move the Grille
Guard
1. For Opening rotate the levers on the two Quick Release Bolts to the open position of the
Support Brackets (Fig 8). Try to pull the Grill Guard forward. If necessary, slightly loosen the 2
hex bolts per side on the Frame Mounting Brackets to pivot the Grille Guard away from the
vehicle. Carefully pull on the Grille Guard until it is fully extended away from the vehicle, (Fig
9). WARNING! Do not loosen the bolts all the way. Damage to the truck or Grille Guard may
occur. Only loosen the bolts enough to move the Grille Guard.
2. Pull the factory hood release inside vehicle and open the hood.
3. IMPORTANT: Before closing the hood, always check to make sure that the Grille Guard hasn’t
been pushed back to its closed position and it is fully extended away from the vehicle, then
close the hood.
4. Once the hood is completely closed, push the Grille Guard back to its closed position. Rotate
the levers on the two Quick Release Bolts to the closed position of the Support Brackets (Fig
8A), and tighten all hardware on the Grille Guard mounting brackets.
5. (FIG 8 & 8A). No tools are required to close the Quick Release levers. It will require some
effort to open and close by hand when properly adjusted.
6. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Fig 9
Opening and closing the hood
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