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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRILLE GUARD DZ 50123x
02-05 DODGE RAM 1500
03-05 RAM 2500-3500
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GRILLE GUARD
02-05 DODGE RAM 1500
03-05 RAM 2500-3500
PARTS LIST:
Qty Description Qty Description
1 Grille Guard 6 12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1 Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket 8 10-1.5mm x 40mm Hex Bolts (Gr 10.9)
1 Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket 8 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
6 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts 8 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
12 12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
Passenger
side Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Driver side
Frame
Mounting
Bracket
PROCEDURE:
Complete Installation
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED. FACTORY TOW HOOKS (IF EQUIPPED) CANNOT BE RE-INSTALLED
WITH THIS GRILLE GUARD. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED, (OPTIONAL).
2. Determine the correct step for your application:
On 1500 Models (and 25-3500 models without factory tow hooks).
Remove the plastic cover in the center of the bumper below the grill, (Figure 1 & 2).
NOTE: From behind the bumper, push the plastic center pin down to release the 2-
piece clips. Do not pry up on the head of the clip. Take care to avoid damage to the
clips and/or plastic cover. Select the driver and passenger side Frame Mounting
Brackets. On 1500 models, use (6) 10mm x 40mm Hex Bolts, (12) 10mm Flat Washers
and (6) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 3). On 25-3500 models, use (8) 10mm x 40mm
Hex Bolts, (16) 10mm Flat Washers and (8) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts. Do not tighten
hardware at this time.
On 25-3500 Models (with factory tow hooks).
Remove the tow hooks, (Figure 4 & 5). NOTE: The tow hooks will not be re-installed.
Use the factory hardware and (16) Flat Washers to bolt the Frame Mounting Brackets to
the frame, (Figure 6). IMPORTANT: Due to the width of the slots in the Mounting
Brackets, you must use the 10mm Flat Washers between the hex bolts and the
Mounting Brackets, (Figure 7). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
3. With assistance, lift the Grille Guard up to the vehicle and line up the holes in the Frame Mounting
Brackets with the uprights on the Grille Guard. Insert (6) 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts, (12)
12mm 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers and (6)12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 7).
IMPORTANT: Slowly close the hood to check for clearance and fit of the Grille Guard and
brackets. Adjust as necessary then snug but do not tighten all of the hardware.
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GRILLE GUARD
02-05 DODGE RAM 1500
03-05 RAM 2500-3500
4. Stand back from the vehicle and check to see that the Grille Guard is centered and level on the
vehicle and adjust as necessary. IMPORTANT: Once properly aligned, tighten all hardware.
5. Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
6. Optional: If the vehicle was not equipped with tow hooks and you removed the plastic cover
detailed in Step 2, it may be reinstalled once the Grille Guard is properly adjusted. Trim equal
amounts from each end until the cover fits between the Frame Mounting Brackets. Line up the
mounting holes and secure the cover with the factory 2-piece plastic clips by pushing the outer
socket into place then inserting the center pin.
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.
Ram 1500 Series Driver Side Installation Pictured
Fig 1 Fig 2
Remove plastic cover to
access mounting locations
1500 series Driver Side Pictured
1500 series-use these mounting holes
10mm x 40mm Hex Bolts
10mm Flat Washers
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 3A) Driver Side Pictured
Fig 3B
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Ram 25-3500 Series Driver Side Installation Pictured
Remove factory tow hook if
equipped. Do not discard hardware.
Tow hooks will not be re-installed
Fig 4 Fig 5
25-3500 series-use these mounting holes
10mm x 40mm Hex Bolts
10mm Flat Washers
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
GRILLE GUARD
02-05 DODGE RAM 1500
03-05 RAM 2500-3500
25-3500 series Driver Side Pictured
(Fig 6A) Driver Side Pictured
12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Fig 7
Fig 6B
IMPORTANT:
Use either the supplied
10mm x 40mm Hex Bolts or
the factory hex bolts, (if
equipped with tow hooks- as
pictured), with the supplied
10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm
Flat Washers on the outside
between the Mounting Bracket
and the head of the hex bolts.
Reuse the factory flange nuts
on the back of the mounting
flange or use the included
10mm Flat Washers and
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts.
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