Steelcraft 2011-15 Manual

PARTS LIST:
1 2011-15 Chevy Silverado 2500/3500 Bumper
1 10mm 2-hole Spacer
1 5mm 2-hole Spacer
1 2015+ Trailer Plug Wire Harness Bracket
1 2011-14 Trailer Plug Wire Harness Bracket
1 License Plate Light
2 License Plate Plugs
2 Self-Tapping Screws (11-14 trailer plug)
8 14-2.0mm x 45mm Hex Bolts
16 14mm x 28mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
(4) Sensor Hole
Plugs
2011-14 Trailer
Plug Bracket
PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. BUMPER IS HEAVY, ASSISTANCE IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
1. Remove the license plate. On models with bumper sensors, unplug all sensors. Remove the trailer plug
from the bumper. Release the wiring harness from the clips attached to the back of the bumper and
move harness away from bumper as necessary.
2. Place blocks or jack stands under the bumper to support it during mounting bolt removal. NOTE:
Bumper may be attached to top of factory tow hitch, (Figure 1). Remove these (2) hex bolts first if
equipped. Once the bumper has been safely supported, remove the remaining factory bumper bolts
from the side and bottom of the frame, (Figure 2). WARNING! Assistance is required to hold the
bumper in place during bolt removal to prevent the bumper from falling. Carefully slide the bumper with
brackets out of the end of the frame, (Figure 3). IMPORTANT: On some model/years, the bed will
overhang the end of the frame and interfere with removing the assembled bumper with brackets. On
these models, release the plastic clips attaching the plastic cover to the steel bumper. Remove cover
and hardware attaching the bumper to the bumper brackets. With assistance, remove the outer steel
bumper, then slide the brackets out of the ends of the frame.
3. With assistance, position the Bumper Assembly up to and into the end of the frame. Temporarily
support the weight of the Bumper. WARNING: To avoid possible injury or damage to the vehicle, do not
proceed until the Bumper is fully and safely supported.
4. Line up the forward mounting holes in the mounting plates on the Bumper with the smaller forward
holes in the frame with the included (2) 10mm x 50mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm
Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 4). Next, attach the brackets to the larger factory holes
in the frame with (2) 14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts, (4) 14mm Flat Washers and (2) 14mm Nylon Lock Nuts.
NOTE: On some models/years, the factory tow hitch may have support straps attached to the side of
8 14mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2 10-1.5mm x 50mm Hex Bolts
4 10mm x 34mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
2 10mm Lock Washers
2 10mm Hex Nuts
2 6mm x 15mm Hex Bolts
4 6mm x 18mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
2 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1 4mm Allen Wrench
8 4mm x 10mm Button Head Bolts
4 Sensor Hole Plugs
License Plate Light
2015-on Trailer
Plug Bracket
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HEAVY DUTY REAR BUMPER
2011-15 CHEVY SILVERADO 25-3500
Heavy Duty Bumper Assembly
10mm Spacer Plate
5mm Spacer Plate
10/26/15 (DP)