How to Install Westin HDX Grille Guard - Black (16-18 Silverado 1500) on your Chevy Silverado

1. Remove contents from box, verify if all parts listed are present and free from damage.
Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting installation.
Failure to identify damage before installation could lead to a rejection of any claim.

2. Remove the radiator cover to reveal screws that attach the grille to the front of vehicle. See Figure 1.

3. Remove the screws that attach the grille to the front of vehicle. Carefully pull the grille off the vehicle. See Figure 2.

4. Remove the front bumper assembly. (This is only necessary for vehicles with factory tow hooks.) See Figures 3 and 4.

5. For models with factory tow hooks: Remove the tow hook bolts and the foam tow hook covers. Tow hooks can be rein-stalled with application. See Figures 5 and 6. 

6. For models without factory tow hooks: Trim the tow hook pockets in the front valance.  

7. Locate (1) Lower Mounting Bracket (Item 3/4) and (1) Lower Support Bracket (Item 2). Loosely attach the Lower Mount-ing Bracket, Lower Support Bracket, and factory tow hooks to frame rail using the provided hardware: (1) long M12 hex head cap screw, (2) short M12 hex head cap screw (6) M12 flat washers, (3) M12 split lock washers, and (3) M12 hex nuts. See Figures 7 and 8. Note: Factory hardware may be re-used on vehicles with factory tow hooks.  

8. Reinstall bumper (if removed). Trim tow hook pockets as necessary. 

9. Locate (1) Top Support Strap (Item 5/6). Remove factory hardware at mounting location. Loosely install Top Support Strap with the factory hardware located at the mounting location. Adjust them so that they are approximately 20-5/8” from the center of the bumper then torque the factory hardware to 50-55 ft-lb. See Figures 9, 10 and 11. 

10. Repeat steps 7 and 9 for the other side (passenger or driver).  

10. Re-install grille and radiator cover in the reverse order that they were removed. 

11. With assistance loosely install the Grille Guard Assembly (Item 1) onto the previously installed brackets. Loosely bolt the Top Support Straps (Items 5 & 6) onto the Grille Guard using the supplied M10 hardware (Items 16-18). Loosely bolt the Lower Mounting Brackets (Items 3 & 4) using the supplied M12 hardware (Items 19-21). See Figure 12. 

12. Align and adjust the Grille Guard as necessary. Tighten all remaining hardware: M10 to 30-35 ft-lbs and M12 to 50-55 ft-lbs.  

 REGULAR WAXING IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF POLISH OR WAX THAT MAY CONTAIN ABRASIVES.

 STAINLESS STEEL PRODUCTS CAN BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER. STAINLESS STEEL POLISH SHOULD BE USED TO POLISH SMALL SCRATCHES.

 GLOSS BLACK FINISHES SHOULD BE CLEANED WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.

Failure to follow these instructions could lead to death, personal injury, and / or property damage.

FASTENERS:  All Westin supplied fasteners must be utilized and installed in accordance with the installation in-structions and apply torque to the specifications as defined. DOUBLE CHECK ALL FASTENERS BEFORE INITIAL USE, AND PERIODICALLY IN THE FUTURE TO ENSURE PROPER FUNCTION AND SAFETY. 

DRILLING:  Most Westin products do not require drilling for installation. If drilling is defined as required, use caution when drilling a vehicle. FAILURE TO REVIEW AN AREA TO BE DRILLED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS VEHICLE DAMAGE. 

EYE PROTECTION:  ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY. 

MAXIMUM TOWING/CARRYING CAPACITY:  The Westin Receiver Hitches will have a visible tow rating label affixed directly on the product. Us-er should never exceed the vehicle manufacturers maximum tow and weight rating regardless of the capacity of the hitch. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL VOID THE WESTIN WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR INJURY TO OTHERS AS WELL AS VEHICLE DAMAGE.