How to Install Westin HDX Brush Guard - Stainless Steel on your F-150

1. Remove contents from box, verify if all parts listed are present and undamaged. Carefully read and understand all instructions before attempting installation. (Note: There is no need to remove front bumper to install grille guard assembly, it is customers choice is they choose to do so.)

2. For vehicles without factory tow hooks trim the plastic in the areas in Figure 1 and 2. Repeat for the passenger side.

3. For vehicles with factory tow hooks remove tow hooks and loosely install Lower Mounting Brackets to factory nut plates using supplied M12 hardware as shown in Figure

4. Trim screws if they interfere with lower mounting bracket see Figure

5. For vehicles without tow hooks slip double nut plates into frame and line up with existing holes, see Figure 3. Loosely install the Lower Mounting Brackets using the supplied M12 hardware as shown in Figure 4. Trim screws if they interfere with lower mounting bracket see Figure 5. 5. Remove all factory hardware and clips attached to grille, then remove grill. See Figures 6-12.

6. Remove factory bumper bolt see Figure 13. Install upper mounting bracket using supplied M8 hardware, tighten to 15 ft-lbs. See Figure 14. 7. Reinstall grille and headlight covers in the reverse order of the install instructions. 6. With assistance hold the Grille Guard up to the previously installed brackets. Loosely attach the Grille Guard to the brackets using the supplied M12 hardware, see Figure 15 and 16.

7. Align and adjust the Grille Guard as necessary. Tighten and torque M12 hardware to 50-55 ft-lb