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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRILLE GUARD
09-ON DODGE RAM
PART # DZ 503244/DZ 503245
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09-ON DODGE RAM
PARTS LIST:
Qty Description Qty Description
1 Grille Guard 8 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
Upper Frame Mounting Brackets (for trucks without
2
tow hooks only)
1 Driver/Left Lower Frame Mounting Bracket 14 12mm Lock Washers
1 Passenger/Right Lower Frame Mounting Bracket 12 12-1.75mm Hex Nuts
1 Driver/Left Upper Support Bracket 2 8mm x 20mm Button Head Allen Bolts
1 Passenger/Right Upper Support Bracket 4 8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
1 Driver/Left Lower Support Bracket 2 8mm Lock Washers
1 Passenger/Right Lower Support Bracket 2 8mm Hex Nuts
12-1.5mm x 30mm Fine Thread Hex Bolt (for trucks
2
without tow hooks only)
22 12mm x 30.1mm OD x 3.1mm Flat Washers
Upper Frame
Mounting
Bracket (use on
trucks without
tow hooks only)
Passenger side Upper
Support Bracket
Passenger Side
Lower Support
Driver side Upper
Support Bracket
Upper Frame
Mounting
Bracket (use on
trucks without
tow hooks only)
Passenger Side
Lower Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Driver Side Lower Support Bracket
(Support Brackets pictured in position
for installation on tow hook equipped
vehicles. Reverse direction for
vehicles without tow hooks)
Driver Side Lower
Frame Mounting
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.
ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
2. Starting at the underside of the front bumper, carefully remove the plastic splash guard. NOTE:
Depending on the model of truck, the splash guard may be attached to the bottom of the truck with
hex bolts and several two-piece plastic push-in clips. NOTE: Pay close attention to the type and
location of all factory hardware for reinstallation. First, remove all hex bolts then locate the clips
behind the bumper cover, (Figure 1A). Pry up on the center pin of the clip with a small flat blade
screwdriver and remove the entire clip, (Figure 1B). The splash guard may also be attached to
the bumper cover with rivets or hex bolts at the corners. NOTE: If the splash guard is fastened
with rivets, first remove all of the other fasteners from the splash guard. Hold the bumper cover in
place and firmly pull the splash guard from each rivet. Remove the rivets from the bumper cover
and move the splash guard to a clean stable work area.
3. From underneath the front of the vehicle, determine if the truck is equipped with or without tow
hooks.
For models without tow hooks:
A. Select one of the Upper Frame Brackets and the driver side Lower Frame Mounting Bracket.
Bolt the two together with (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Hex
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Nuts. NOTE: On some vehicles, it may be easier to assemble the two-piece bracket on the
vehicle. Snug the hardware but do not tighten at this time.
B. Remove the hex nuts on the two lower factory bumper bolts, (Figure 2A). Insert the
assembled Mounting Bracket up from behind the bumper and align the holes in the Mounting
Bracket with the bumper bolts. Attach the Bracket to the bumper bolts using the factory hex nuts
and snug but do not tighten the hardware, (Figure 2B).
For models with tow hooks:
A. Remove the (2) hex nuts holding the front of the tow hook to the back of the bumper,
(Figure 3A). Select the driver side Lower Mounting Bracket and hang it from the tow hook
mounting studs, (Figure 3B). Attach the Lower Mounting Bracket to the two studs using the
factory Hex Nuts. Snug the hardware but do not tighten at this time.
4. Repeat Step 3 for the passenger side Mounting Bracket installation.
5. Moving to the top of the grille opening, open the hood to access the mounting location for the
Upper Support Brackets, (Figure 4). Remove the headlight mounting screw and insert the Upper
Support Bracket between the steel radiator core support and the headlight housing, (Figure 5).
Reinstall the factory hex bolt and snug but do not tighten at this time. Repeat this step for the
passenger side installation.
6. Lay the Grille Guard face down on a clean surface on the ground in front of the vehicle. Secure
the Grille Guard to the outside of the Mounting Brackets using one 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head
Bolt, (1) 12mm Lock Washers, (2) 12mm Flat Washers, and (1)12mm Hex Nut per side to act as
a hinge in the location pictured in Figure 6. With assistance, rotate the Grille Guard up to line up
with the Upper Support Brackets and insert (4) 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts, (4) 12mm
Lock Washers, (8) 12mm Flat Washers, and (4)12mm Hex Nuts into the remaining holes in the
Mounting Brackets. Use (2) 8mm x 20mm Button Head Allen Bolts, (4) 8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm
Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts to fasten the Upper Support Bracket
to the Grille Guard, (Figure 7). IMPORTANT: Slowly close the hood to check for clearance
between the hood and the Upper Support Brackets. Adjust as necessary then snug but do not
tighten the hardware.
7. 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 only the hardware
securing the Mounting Brackets to the truck. Do not tighten the hardware on the Grille Guard.
8. Remove the Grille Guard but leave the Mounting Brackets on the vehicle.
9. Next, hold the splash guard up to the bumper cover and align it with the mounting points. Mark the
location of the Mounting Brackets onto the back of the splash guard, (Figure 8). Cut an
approximately 1/2" wide by 4" long slot in the splash guard as pictured in Figure 9. NOTE: The
size of the slot is an estimate only and may vary due to different factory designs for the splash
guards and front bumper covers. Also, additional cutting may be required to clear the Support
Bracket on vehicles equipped with tow hooks. Hold the Support Bracket in location to check for
clearance and cut as required. IMPORTANT: To maintain the integrity of the splash guard, do not
cut the slot any larger than necessary. Do not cut through the front or back edges. It is
recommended to make several small cuts and check the fit often for a clean installation.
10. Once the final cuts have been made, reinstall the splash guard using the factory hardware. Use
the included (2) 6mm x 20mm Allen Bolts, (4) 6mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Hex Nuts to
replace the rivets if required, (Figure 10).
11. Once the splash guard is in place, install the Lower Support Brackets.
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A. For vehicles without tow hooks. Install the driver side Lower Support Bracket with the
slotted side toward the front of the truck. Bolt the Support Bracket to the inside of the Lower
Mount using the top round hole in the Lower Mounting Bracket.
Use the included (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (1) 12mm Lock Washer
and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 11). Attach the rear of the Lower Support Bracket to the frame
with (1) 12-1.5mm x 30mm Fine Thread Hex Bolt, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Lock
Washer. IMPORTANT: The hole in the bottom of the frame is fine thread. Only use the 12-
1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolt provided in the hardware kit. Repeat this step for the passenger side
Lower Support Bracket. Snug but do not tighten all hardware at this time.
B. For vehicles with tow hooks. Install the driver side Lower Support Bracket with the round
hole toward the front of the truck and the slotted hole to the rear. Bolt the slotted end of the
Support Bracket to the rear mounting bolt for the tow hook. Loosen the factory hex bolt. Insert
the slotted end of the Lower Support Bracket under the head of the factory bolt, (Figure 12).
Next, bolt the front of the Support Bracket to the inside of the Lower Mounting Bracket using the
second round hole from the top. Use the included (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat
Washers, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut. Repeat this step for the passenger
side Lower Support Bracket. Snug but do not tighten all hardware at this time.
12. Re-install, level and adjust the Grille Guard as described in Step # 6, (Figure 13 & 14). Tighten all
hardware.
13. Do periodic inspections of 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
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Driver Side Installation Pictured
Pry up the center pin on the clip to remove the complete
fastener. If the center pin comes out, remove the housing then
push the pin back into the housing as per Fig 1B to reinstall.
(Fig 1A) Viewed from behind the center of the bumper
Front
(Fig 2A) Driver side mounting locations viewed from
behind the bumper (non tow hook equipped models)
Driver Side Installation Pictured
Front
Installation pictured
without the splash
guard for illustration
(Fig 3A) Driver side mounting locations viewed from
behind the bumper (tow hook equipped models)
Fig 1B
For illustration only, clips may
differ depending on model
IMPORTANT: On trucks without
tow hooks, use only the supplied
12-1.5mm x 30mm Fine Thread
Hex Bolt
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
Fig 3B
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09-ON DODGE RAM
Pin
Housing
Upper Frame
Mounting Bracket
installation
(pictured with
Support Bracket
installed)
Fig 2B
Pictured with
Support Bracket
installed
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Fig 4
Fig 6
Rotate the Grille Guard up into position
Fig 5
Installation pictured
without the splash
guard for illustration
Start with hex bolts in this
location on the driver and
passenger side to use as a
hinge.
12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
12mm Flat Washers
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nuts
Once secured to both
brackets, with assistance,
rotate the Grille Guard up
into position. Install the
remaining Hex Bolts and
fasten the Grille Guard to
the Upper Support Bracket
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GRILLE GUARD
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(1) 8mm x 20mm Button
Head Allen Bolt
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
(1) 8mm Nylock Nut
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Fig 8
Driver Side Installation Pictured
Hold the splash
guard up to the
brackets and mark
location for cutting to
clear brackets. Cut
only what is needed
to insert bracket
through the splash
guard. To maintain
strength, it is not
necessary or
recommended to cut
through the front or
rear edge of the
splash guard.
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Do not cut through
the front or rear
edge of the splash
guard
Fig 10
12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
12mm Flat Washers
12mm Lock Washers
12mm Hex Nuts
If required, replace the rivet
at the corner of the splash
guard with the supplied:
6mm x 20mm Button Head
Allen Bolt
(2) 6mm Flat Washers
6mm Nylock Hex Nut
Installation pictured
without the splash
guard for illustration
Passenger side
Support Bracket in "No
Tow Hook" position
Passenger side
Support Bracket in
"with Tow Hook"
position
Fig 11
Front
Fig 12
Front
(1) 8mm x 20mm Button
Head Allen Bolt
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
(1) 8mm Nylock Nut
Fig 13 Fig 14
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