Steelcraft Automotive 54090 User Manual
1
Grille Guard
10
12mm Lock Washers
1
Driver/Left Mounting Bracket
16
12mm ID x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket
6
12-1.75mm Hex Nuts
1
Driver/Left Top Bracket (for 05-08 vehicles)
2
10-1.50mm x 25mm Button Head Allen Bolt
1
Passenger/Right Top Bracket (for 05-08 vehicles)
4
10mm ID x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Top Bracket (for 09 vehicles)
2
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
1
Passenger/Right Top Bracket (for 09 vehicles)
2
8-.125mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
2
8mm x 25mm Nut Plates
2
8mm Lock Washers
4
12-1.25mm x 40mm Hex Head Bolts (fine thread)
2
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
6
12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRILLE GUARD
05-09 NISSAN FRONTIER, 05-07 PATHFINDER
05-08 Driver Side
Top Bracket
05-08 Passenger
Side Top Bracket
Passenger Side
Frame Mounting
Driver Side Frame
Mounting Bracket
8mm Nut Plate
(pictured with 8mm x
25mm Hex Bolt, 8mm
Lock Washer and 8mm
Flat Washer)
2009 Passenger
Side Top Bracket
2009 Driver Side
Top Bracket
PARTS LIST:
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
2. From under the front of the vehicle, remove the 6 bolts and/or clips securing the center plastic splash
guard to the vehicle. Move the splash guard to a clean, stable work surface. Remove the factory tow
hook located on the passenger side. NOTE: You will not be re-installing tow hook.
3. Locate the driver side Mounting Bracket and partially hang it from factory threaded holes on the frame
rail using the included (2) 12-1.25 x 40mm Hex Head Bolts (fine thread), (2) 12mm Lock Washers, and
(2) 12mm Flat Washers, (Figure 1). Repeat this step for passenger side.
4. Use a hack saw to cut out the driver side tow hook cavity on the splash guard, (Figure 2). Once you
have cut out the tow hook cavity, place the splash guard up to the vehicle to check for clearance
around the Mounting Brackets. If necessary, cut an additional ½” x 2” slot in the front side of each tow
hook cavity to clear the Mounting Bracket, (Figure 3). Once you have cut out the plastic splash guard,
reinstall it using the factory hardware.
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Cut out driver side
tow hook cavity
½”
2”
Cut this section out
Fig 1
Fig 2
12-1.25mm x 40mm Fine Thread
Hex Bolts
12mm Lock Washers
12mm Flat Washers
Front
5. Locate and remove the two plastic clips located in the grille opening. Insert (1) 8mm x 25mm Nut plate
into the opening and line up the threaded hole with the hole in the grille opening, (Figure 4).
6. Line up the hole in the Top Bracket, (see Figure 5 to determine correct Top Bracket) with the Nut
Plate and secure the Top Bracket with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Flat Washer and (1) 8mm
Lock Washer, (Figure 6). NOTE: Two slotted holes are provided to allow for proper fit to the vehicle.
Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this step for the passenger side Top Bracket
installation.
7. With assistance, position the Grille Guard bolt tabs up to the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Attach
the Grille Guard to the Mounting Brackets using the included (6) 12mm x 35mm Hex Head Bolts, (6)
12mm Lock Washers, (12) 12mm Flat Washers and (6) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 7). Do not tighten at
this time.
8. Push the Grille Guard back into position and line up the holes in the Top Brackets with the holes in the
Grille Guard uprights. NOTE: It may be necessary to move the Top Bracket in or outward in the slots to
line up properly with the Grille Guard. Attach the Top Brackets to the inside of the Grille Guard uprights
using the included (2) 10mm Button Head Allen Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon
Lock Nuts, (Figure 8).
9. Align the Grille Guard properly and tighten all hardware. NOTE: Slowly open the hood to make sure
that the Grille Guard does not interfere with hood opening and closing.
10. Do periodic inspections to 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 product.
Driver Side Installation Pictured
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