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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRILLE GUARD
07-12 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
PART # 500824& 500825

GRILLE GUARD
07-12 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
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P ARTS L IST:
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. DO NOT ATTEMPT
INSTALLATION ALONE; PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE MAY
RESULT.
2. Remove the factory skip plate if equipped. Starting behind the front bumper on the driver side,
locate the section of rectangular frame channel attached to the back of the bumper, (Figure 1).
Insert (2) 10mm x 120mm Hex Bolts with (2) 10mm x 30mm Large Flat Washers into and down
through the (2) vertical holes in the top of the bumper bracket, (Figures 2 & 3). Select the
driver side Frame Mounting Bracket. Line up the (2) slots in the Bracket with the (2) 10mm Hex
Bolts. Secure the Bracket to the bottom of the bumper bracket with (2) 10mm x 30mm Large
Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 4A & 4B). Do not tighten hardware.
3. Repeat Step 2 for passenger side Frame Bracket installation.
4. Next, remove the plastic grille and place it on a clean, stable work surface.
5. Select the driver side Top Support Bracket, (Figure 5B). Line up the holes in the bottom of the
Support Bracket with the threaded holes in the crossmember. Bolt the Support Bracket to the
crossmember with (2) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (2) 6mm Lock Washers and (2) 6mm Flat
Washers, (Figures 5A – 5C). NOTE: Replace factory 6mm screws, (if equipped), from
crossmember with 6mm hardware. Fully tighten the 6mm hardware only at this time.
10-1.5mm x 120mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
Driver/Left Lower Frame Bracket
10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
Passenger/Right Lower Frame Bracket
10mm x 20mm x 2mm Flat Washers
Driver/Left Top Support Bracket
Passenger/Right Top Support Bracket
8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
Driver/Left Top Mounting Bracket
8mm ID x 16mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
Passenger/Right Top Mounting Bracket
12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
12mm x 37mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
6mm x 12mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
10-1.5mm x 30mm Button Head Allen
Bolts
Passenger/Right Side Frame
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Side Frame
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Side Top
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Side Top
Support Bracket
Passenger/Right Side Top
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Side Top
Support Bracket

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07-12 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
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6. Repeat Step 5 to install the passenger side Top Support Bracket.
7. Reinstall the grille using the factory hardware.
8. Select the driver side Top Bracket, (Figure 6B). Insert the Bracket through the gap between
the bottom of the grille and the top of the bumper, (Figure 6A). Line up the (2) holes in the Top
Bracket with the (2) threaded holes in the Support Bracket, (Figure 7). Bolt the Top Bracket to
the Support Bracket with the included (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and
(2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 8). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware.
9. Repeat Step 8 for passenger side Top Bracket installation.
10. With assistance, position the Grille Guard onto the outside of the Frame Mounting Brackets.
Use the included (4) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 12mm Flat Washers and (4) 12mm Nylon
Lock Nuts to attach the Grille Guard to the Frame Brackets, (Figure 9).
11. Line up the mounting hole in the driver side Top Bracket with the corresponding hole in the
upright on the Grille Guard. Bolt the Top Bracket to the Grille Guard with the included (1)
10mm x 30mm Button Head Bolt, (2) 10mm x 20mm Small Flat Washers and 10mm Nylon
Lock Nut. Do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this Step to bolt the passenger side Top
Bracket to the Grille Guard.
12. Align the Grille Guard properly and tighten all Bracket mounting hardware including the Top
Bracket to Support Bracket hardware.
13. Temporarily remove the Grill Guard. Reinstall the factory skid plate. Reinstall the Grille Guard
and tighten all hardware, (Figure 9).
14. 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
(2) 10mm x 120mm Hex Bolts
(2) 10mm Large Flat Washers

GRILLE GUARD
07-12 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
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Driver Side Installation Pictured
Driver side Frame Bracket
(Fig 5C) Driver side Top Support
Bracket installation pictured without
Driver side Top
Support Bracket
(2) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(2) 6mm Flat Washers
(2) 6mm Lock Washers
(2) 10mm x 120mm Hex Bolts
(2) 10mm Large Flat Washers
Driver side Top
Support Bracket
Driver side Top
Support Bracket
(2) 6mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(2) 6mm Flat Washers
(2) 6mm Lock Washers

GRILLE GUARD
07-12 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER
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Driver Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 6A) Insert Driver side Top
Bracket through gap above bumper
(Fig 7) Driver side Top Bracket installation
through opening at top of grille
(2) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(4) 12mm Flat Washers
(2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(Fig 6B) Driver side Top Bracket