T-Rex X-Metal Series Manual

6715680
6715681
09-10 FORD F150
TOOLS REQUIRED:
8mm, 10mm Socket and Ratchet
Jigsaw
Die Grinder & sanding wheel
Masking Tape
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
INSTALLATION.
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manufacture more than one body style of the same model. To assure your part is
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Step 1
The first step of the installation is to remove the factory grille shell from the vehicle.
There are a dozen 10mm nuts holding the grille shell to the bottom of the hood and a
black bracket at the lower part of the grille shell that need to be removed.
Step 2
Once you have the grille shell removed use masking tape to cover the front of it to
prevent any scratches during installation. The center of the grille shell needs to be
removed. Cut across the to vertical bars near the sides of the grille shell with a jigsaw.
(Fig 1) Leave a little (1/2") of the material on the vertical bar. (Fig 2) Cut the cross
hatch material also, cutting closer to the grille shell. The entire center portion of the
grille shell will come out in one piece. (Fig 2)
Step 3
Next use the die grinder to smooth out where the cuts were made. Go around the entire inside of
the grille shell and grind it smooth. (Fig 3)
Step 4
Once the inside of the grille shell is smooth, lay the mesh grille into the opening. (Fig 4)
Step 5
While holding the mesh grille in the grille shell, turn the grille over so you can work
on the backside. The 6 threaded studs on the side of the mesh grille will use the 6
"J" brackets. Slide a "J" bracket over the threaded stud and hook it over the inside
edge of the grille shell. Put a 6/32" nylon lock nut
on top of the J" bracket to secure it. Tighten the
nut with a 8mm socket. The 8 threaded studs on
the top and bottom of the mesh grille use the 8
flange brackets. Slide the flange brackets over the
threaded studs and latch the over the inside edge of
the grille shell. Use a 6/32" nylon lock nut to secure
the flange brackets. Tighten with a 8mm socket.
(Fig 5) Reinstall the grille on the vehicle. Installation
complete.
Corona, California
2009 FORD F150
X-Metal Series Main Grille 1 Pc.
PARTS LIST:
(6) 1 1/2" J Brackets
(8) 1/2" 135 Flange Brackets
(14) 6/32 Nylon Lock Nuts
(1) X-Metal Series 1 Pc. Grille
Fig 5
Thank you for purchasing a T-REX Grille
6715680
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Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3
Fig 4
Rev. 01/12/10