Aries Automotive 4050 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRILLE GUARD

2001-02 SILVERADO 2500HD-3500

Part # 4050-2/4050

GRILLE GUARD

2001-02 SILVERADO 2500HD-3500

PARTS LIST:

1 Grille Guard 10 12-1.75mm x 40mm Hex Bolts
1 Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket 22 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket 6 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Top Bracket 12 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Top Bracket 2 10-1.50mm x 25mm Button Head Allen Bolts
2 3-hole Spacers 4 10mm x 24mm OD x 2.2mm Flat Washers
1 Allen Wrench 2 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts

Passenger/Right
Top Bracket

Driver/left
Top Bracket

Driver/left Frame
Mounting Bracket

Passenger/Right Frame
Mounting Bracket

(2) Spacer Plates

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED

2. Starting at the front of the vehicle, locate the opening in the lower bumper cover at the front

end of the frame. Remove the driver side tow hook if equipped. Move the driver side tow hook
to the passenger side. Remove the passenger side tow hook and move it to the driver side
frame channel. Do not bolt in place at this time.

3. Select the driver side Frame Mounting Bracket. Hold the Frame Bracket up to and over the
outside of the frame. Line up the (2) holes in the Bracket with the holes in the side and bottom
of the frame and the tow hook inside of the frame. Bolt the Bracket to the frame and tow hook
with the included (2) 12mm x 40mm Hex Bolts and 12mm Flat Washers. Do not tighten
hardware at this time. IMPORTANT: It is up to the installer to determine if the tow hooks can
be properly reinstalled. The factory holes in the frame may need to be opened up slightly due
to manufacturing tolerances and inconsistency.

NOTE: On models without tow hooks, bolt the Frame Bracket to the frame with the included
(2) 12mm x 40mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm Flat Washers and (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts. Do
not tighten hardware at this time. IMPORTANT: Some trimming of the plastic bumper cover
or cutting openings in the bottom of the cover may be required to clear Brackets.

4. Repeat Step 3 to install the passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket.

5. Open the hood on the vehicle. Remove the plastic cover on top of the grille between the

radiator and the grille. Release the clips on the back of the grille and remove the grille.

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