Steelcraft Automotive 52050 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GRILLE GUARD

84-01 JEEP CHEROKEE 2W / 4W

PART # 52050

PARTS LIST:

1 Grille Guard 4 10-1.50mm x 40mm Hex Head Bolts
2 Frame Brackets 4 10mm ID x 26mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
4 12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts 2 Rivets
4 12mm Nylock Nuts
8 12mm ID x 29mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers

NOTE: On 85-96 models it may not be necessary to remove the bumper skin to gain access to the bumper bolts.
The following procedure apply to all models, however there are differences in the bumpers so on early models the
front bar will fit without cutting the bumper skin.

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

2. Bumper Removal procedure. Remove the three bolts securing it to the frame and the two securing it to the

side fender. Disconnect any wiring or hoses from the bumper and remove completely.

3. NOTE: The front bar mounts between the frame and the bumper brackets, hence then bumper brackets

need to slide outboard. To move the bumper bracket, the bumper skin has to be removed to gain access to
the top bumper bolt. Figure 2 illustrates the bumper skin attachment and the bumper bolts. Notice there is a
rivet joining the center section to the outer ones; this does not need to be removed.

4. Remove the bottom bolts shown in Figure 2 and the clip shown on top. This will expose the top bumper bolt.

Loosen the bottom and top bumper bolts on both side of the frame. Re-install the bumper by inserting the
mounting brackets between the frame and the bumper brackets, as shown in Figure 3.

5. To re-install the bumper with the mounting brackets, use two of the supplied bolts on each side of the front

holes and the factory bolt in the rear hole. Push the bracket all the way up and tighten.

6. Once the brackets have been mounted, fasten the bumper bolts and re-install the bumper skin.

7. In order for the Grille Guard to fit properly the bumper skin needs to be trimmed. Figure 4 shows how to trim

the bumper skin. Measure 1 ¾” from the bottom of the hole and make a ½” slot.

8. Position the Grille Guard to the brackets as shown in Figure 3 and fasten using the included 12mm
hardware.

9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

(AM)

Remove the factory bolts
in order to remove the
bumper. Notice there are
5 bolts to remove.

Bumper Bracket

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Loosen the bumper
bracket bolts and
move the bumper
brackets outboard

Passenger Side

Figure 1

Once the bottom bolts
are removed, pull the
bumper skin outboard to
un-hook the clip.

Note the bumper in this
figure is faced down.

Remove these bolts to
remove bumper skin.

Mount the mounting
bracket between the
frame and the
bumper bracket

Frame

Mounting Bracket

12mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
12mm Nylock Nuts
12mm Flat Washers

Bumper Bracket

Figure 2

Factory Bolt

Notice the angle of the
brackets faces outboard

Figure 3

Passenger Side

10mm x 40mm Hex Bolt
10mm Flat Washers

Grille Guard

Passenger Side

(AM)

Cut a ½” slot from
the bottom of the
hole down to 1 ¾”

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Figure 4

Passenger Side