Ramsey 295928 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

SIERRA GRILLE GUARD KIT # 295928

2001 CHEVY SILVERADO / GMC SIERRA 8600# GVW

NOTICE

Ramsey kits are designed for use with Ramsey Winches only.

Use or sales 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 winch/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 WINCH. SEE WARNING AND CAUTION.

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

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Step 1

Note: It is not necessary to remove or modify the vehicle bumper to install this mounting kit. Remove
and discard the M12 bolts at either side and bottom of the tow hook (Figure 1), remove tow hook and
set aside.

Figure 1

Step 2

Insert left hand frame mounting bracket assembly #7 through air dam. Replace tow hook and secure
using (3) 12 mm bolts #18 and lockwashers # 26 (Figure 2). DO NOT TIGHTEN HARDWARE COMPLETELY.

Figure 2

Step 3

Repeat steps 1 & 2 above for right hand side. DO NOT TIGHTEN HARDWARE COMPLETELY.

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Step 4

It will be necessary to remove vehicle grille to install upper mounting brackets. To remove grille,
open hood and first remove plastic panel on top of grille. Use a door panel removal tool or a flat
screwdriver to remove center pins of plastic rivets that hold panel in place and lift away panel. The
grille can then be easily removed by using a Phillips screwdriver to release (4) plastic grille fasteners
and a 10mm socket wrench to remove center bolt near the hood latch (Figure 3). The outer ends of
grille are snapped in place with metal clips and can be removed by carefully pulling grille until snaps
release.

Figure 3

Step 5

Note: It is not necessary to remove the vehicle bumper to install this kit. Install L.H. upper mounting
bracket #10 (Figure 4) on existing bumper mounting bolt. Bracket must be positioned from the top
with the two slotted holes pointing toward the center of the vehicle. Secure using 1/2” lockwasher #26
and 12 mm nut #22. Tighten using a crow’s foot attachment and ratchet (Figure 4). DO NOT TIGHTEN
HARDWARE COMPLETELY.

Install (1) 3/8-16NC X 1” capscrew #15 through 3/8” flatwasher #25, for each of the holes in top of
upper support bracket #12 (Figure 4). Secure using 3/8” flatwasher #25 and 3/8” nut #20. DO NOT
TIGHTEN HARDWARE COMPLETELY. Reattach the grille and top panel (refer to Step 4 above) before
continuing the installation.

Figure 4

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