User Manual

PARTS LIST:
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. DO NOT ATTEMPT INSTALLATION ALONE;
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.
2. Starting from under the front of the vehicle, remove the front factory plastic shroud and the air dam and
place them on a clean, stable working surface. Pay close attention to the location of the factory
hardware for easy reassembly.
3. Locate the three factory holes in the bottom of the passenger side of the cross member. Insert (1)
10mm x 25mm Rod Bolt in and through the factory holes as shown in Figure 1.
4. Next, locate the two factory holes on the upright end of the front cross member.
On 2008 Models: These two factory holes will be threaded. Continue on to Step 5.
On 2009-2012 Models: These two factory holes are not threaded, (Figure 2). Select the 8mm
Threaded Insert Tool, (1) 8mm Threaded Insert, (1) 8mm Flat Washer and (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt.
Assemble the tool as per Figure 3A & 3B. Insert assembly into the factory hole, hold tool handle and
assembly up tight against the cross member and tighten hex bolt until insert is fully expanded into hole,
(Figure 4). NOTE: Do not over tighten or a pull out may occur. Once Metal Insert is fully compressed,
1
Grille Guard
4
10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
1
Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket
4
10mm Lock Washers
1
Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket
6
10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Driver/Left Top Bracket
4
10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Top Bracket
4
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2
10-1.5mm x 25mm Rod Bolt
4
8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
2
8-1.25mm x 25mm Bolt Plate
4
8mm Lock Washers
1
8mm Insert Tool
6
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
4
8-1.25mm Threaded Inserts
2
8mm Nylon Lock Nut
6
12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts
2
6-1.0mm x 30mm Phillips Screw
12
12mm ID x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
2
6mm Lock Washer
6
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2
6mm x 12mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washer
2
10-1.50mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GRILLE GUARD
08-12 FORD ESCAPE
Passenger/
Right side
Top Bracket
Passenger/
Right Side
Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Driver/Left
Side
Frame
Mounting
Bracket
Driver/Left
Side Top
Bracket
8mm Threaded Insert Tool
(pictured w/insert, 8mm Hex
Bolt and 8mm Flat Washer)
10mm Rod Bolt (pictured
w/10mm Flat Washer and
10mm Nylon Lock Nut)
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