Ramsey 295369 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR GRILLE GUARD KIT #295369 (PATRIOT 12/15 WINCHES)

ON ALL 2003-2007* CHEVY AVALANCHE 2500

2003-2007* CHEVY SILVERADO/GMC SIERRA

1500 HD / 2500 / 2500 HD / 3500

Notice

Ramsey kits are designed for use with Ramsey Winches only.

Use or sale of kits for other winches or applications voids warranty.

Warning

Ramsey offers mounting kits and winches for various vehicles. In crash tests on a limited number of automotive
manufacturer’s vehicles, winches/mounting kits, which have been properly mounted, have not interfered with air bag
operation.

The user/customer, or their installer, must verify that the mounting kit does not interfere with the factory air bag sen­sors, which must not be relocated or modified in any way.

The user/customer should follow the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations and those of a qualified mechanic to
determine if the winching/mounting kit might interfere with the air bag operation. The user/customer should then
determine the suitability of a winch/mounting kit on a particular vehicle.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE’S AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY IF THE
WINCH/MOUNTING KIT IS NOT MOUNTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMEN­DATIONS.

DO NOT ATTACH TOW HOOK TO ANY PART OF MOUNTING KIT UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ATTACHING HARDWARE ITEMS (BOLTS, NUTS, OR WASHERS).

READ AND UNDERSTAND WINCH OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE WINCH.
SEE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN WINCH OWNER’S MANUAL.

IMPORTANT NOTES!

1. RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DIRECTIONS AS IF SEATED BEHIND STEERING WHEEL.

2. ALL FASTENING HARDWARE MUST BE LOOSELY ASSEMBLED UNTIL DIRECTED TO TIGHTEN.

RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY

P.O. BOX 581510

TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158

PHONE: [phone] • FAX: [phone]

http://www.ramsey.com

913382-0307-D

* 2007 Classic series

1. Remove the three M12 bolts that secure the vehicle tow
hooks. They are located on either side and on the bot­tom of the frame (See figures above).

2. Remove the tow hook and the factory hardware and set
it aside.

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Note: It is not necessary to remove the vehicle bumper to install
this mounting kit.

Note: In two-wheel drive models that do not have front tow hooks, it

will be necessary to cut through bumper for access to frame. From the
underside of the vehicle, mark a starting point from a corner of the end
of the frame. Make a rectangular cut 3.25” wide from the top of the
pocket to the bottom (approximately 3-3.25” high, as shown at right).
The cut does not have to be exact, as the hole will be covered by the
grille guard.

3.25”

~3-

3.25”

CUTOUT FOR TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

(NO CUTOUT REQUIRED)

3. Install left mounting arm (Item #2) by inser ting it
through the existing tow hook access in the air
dam. The mounting arms should be installed so
that the side plates are on the outside.

4. Install 1/2-13NC X 1-1/4” zinc plate capscrew
(Item #9), lockwasher (Item #16), & flat washer
(Item #17) through bottom hole in frame and into
captive nut in arm. Figure below shows underside
of frame and bracket.

Note: Both zinc plate and black finish 1/2-13NC x
1-1/4” capscrews are supplied in kit. Use zinc
plate in this step, and black finish in step #8.

5. Install 1/2-13NC X 4.5” hex head bolt (Item #7)
through hole in frame (this is where the tow hook
was unbolted in step 1) and through arm #2.
Secure using lockwasher (Item #16) & nut (Item
#13).

6. Install right hand arm following steps 1 through 5 on
right hand side. Do not tighten bolts until winch mount­ing channel and grille tubes are installed.

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