How to Install Westin HDX Winch Mount Grille Guard - Black (14-15 Silverado 1500) on your Chevy Silverado

ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT MUST BE USED ON ALL STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS TO PREVENT THREAD DAMAGE AND GALLING

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

2. Remove the filler panel from the front of the vehicle (Figures 1-4). 

3. If installing a Winch Mounted Grille Guard kit remove the vehicle’s grille (Figures 5 - 6). Skip this step if installing kit 46- 23685.  

4. Remove the front bumper assembly (Figures 7 & 8).

5. If equipped, remove the factory tow hooks and foam tow hook covers (Figures 9 & 10).

6. Slip the supplied winch tray mounting brackets into the frame rails and loosely secure them with the supplied M12 hardware (Figures 11 & 12). Note: The thick M12 washers are placed inside the large holes in the bottom of the frame then secured in place with the wide M12 washers, lock washers and hex bolts.  

7 . Re-install the bumper in the reverse order that it was removed. Note: For Chevy vehicles without factory tow hooks and all GMC vehicles, tow hook pocket trimming will be required to accomplish this step. 

8. Loosely install the Winch Tray to the mounting brackets using the supplied M10 and M12 hardware (Figure 13). 

9. Tighten and torque M10 hardware to 30-35 ft-lbs, M12 to 50-55 ft-lbs. 

10. If installing a Winch Tray Mounted Grille Guard, loosely attach the square Spacer Brackets to the ends of the Winch Tray using M12 flange bolts and nuts.  

11. Remove the upper factory bumper bolts and re-use them to install the Upper Support Straps. Adjust the Upper Support Straps so that they are approximately 20-5/8” from the center of the bumper then torque the factory bumper bolts to 50-55 ft-lbs. (Figures 14 & 15).  

12. Re-install the vehicle’s filler panel and grille in the opposite order that they were removed. 

13. Install the winch per the winch manufacturer’s instructions. Note: Many winches cannot be installed once the grille guard has been bolted in place. 

14. With assistance loosely install the Grille Guard on the previously installed Spacer Brackets using the supplied M12 Button Head Bolts (Figure 16). 

15. Loosely bolt the Upper Support Strap to the Grille Guard using the supplied M10 hardware (Figure 16).  

12. Align and adjust the Grille Guard as necessary. Tighten all remaining hardware; M10 to 30-35 ft-lbs., 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