Steelcraft Automotive 52200 User Manual
GRILLE GUARD
Qty
Description
Qty
Description
1
Grille Guard
20
12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket
10
12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1
Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket
2
10-1.5mm x 30mm Button Head Bolts
1
Driver/Left Top Mounting Bracket
4
10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Top Mounting Bracket
2
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2
8mm Special Rod Bolts
2
8mm x 28mm OD x 3mm Large Flat Washers
10
12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
2
8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Driver/Left Top
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Frame
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Frame
Mounting Bracket
(2) 8mm Rod Bolts
Passenger/Right Top
Mounting Bracket
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PARTS LIST:
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 under the front bumper of the vehicle, remove the plastic top fill plate between the bumper and the
radiator. Also remove the lower factory splash guard. Place both on a clean, stable work surface.
3. Select the passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Frame Mounting Bracket to the bottom of the
crossmember with (1) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock Nut.
NOTE: 07-09 models will use the outer mounting location (Figure 1A), and 2010-12 models will use the
inner mounting location, (Figure 1B). Insert (1) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (1)
12mm Nylon Lock Nut through the upper tab on the side of the Mounting Bracket upright and tighten
hardware at this time, (Figure 2). Repeat this step to install the driver side Frame Bracket, (Figure 1C).
4. Next, place the top fill plate back in position and mark a slot on the underside straight up from the frame
upright, (the top brackets slide into the frame upright-see Figure 5). Cut (2) slots to clear the Top Brackets,
(Figure 3). NOTE: Only cut a slot large enough to clear the Top Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT! Do not
cut completely through front or rear edge of the fill panel. Reinstall the fill panel with the factory hardware.
5. Next, slide the driver side Top Bracket down through the slot in the fill panel and into the frame upright,
(Figure 4). Select (1) 8mm Rod Bolt. Insert the Rod Bolt into the opening at the base of the frame upright.
Feed the Rod Bolt through the hole in the Top Bracket and out the frame upright above the tab on the
Frame Bracket, (Figure 5). Secure the Rod Bolt to the Top Mounting Bracket with the included (1) 8mm
Flat Washer and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 6). Do not tighten hardware at this time. NOTE: On
2012 vehicles, move the factory valve out of the way to access the 8mm hardware on the driver side of the
vehicle only. It is not necessary to remove of disconnect the valve, (Figures 4, 6, 9).
6. Repeat Step 5 for the passenger side Top Mounting Bracket installation.
7. Hold the plastic lower splash guard up in its original position. Mark the location of the Mounting Brackets
onto the inside of the splash guard, (Figure 7). Cut out the sections to clear the Mounting Brackets. Check
for clearance, trim as required and reinstall using the factory hardware. IMPORTANT: To maintain
strength, remove as little material from the plastic splash guard as possible. Do not cut completely through
the front or rear edge of the splash guard.
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GRILLE GUARD
Fig 1A
2010-12 Passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket
bolts to the inner mounting location (pictured
with Grille Guard in position for example only)
Fig 1C
07-09 Passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket
bolts to the outer mounting location (pictured
with Grille Guard in position for example only)
Fig 1B
2007-12 Driver side Frame Mounting
Bracket installation (pictured with Grille
Guard in position for example only)
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
Front
Front
Front
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8. With assistance, lift the Grille Guard up to the inside of the Frame Mounting Brackets. Line up the holes in
the Frame Mounting Brackets with the holes in the Grille Guard. Insert (6) 12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts,
(12) 12mm Flat Washers and (6)12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 8). Push the grille guard back into an
upright position. Secure the Top Brackets to the grille guard with the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Button
Head Allen Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 9). Adjust the Brackets
as necessary then snug but do not tighten all of the hardware.
9. Stand back from the vehicle and check to see that the Grille Guard is centered and level on the vehicle and
adjust as required. It may be necessary to slightly loosen the Frame mounting brackets to properly align
the Grille Guard. IMPORTANT: Once properly aligned, tighten all of the hardware.
10. 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.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
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