I N S TA L L AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S

APPLICATION: 1999 - 01 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 SERIES

1999 - 01 GMC SIERRA 2500 SERIES
2/4 WHEEL DRIVE
2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HD SERIES
2001 GMC SIERRA HD SERIES
2/4 WHEELDRIVE

CLASSIC
GRILLE GUARD
ASSEMBLY

35-1430 35-1520
35-1440 35-1530
35-1450 35-1540
35-1460 35-1550

PARTS KIT CONTENTS TOOLS REQUIRED

QTY DESCRIPTION

1 UPRIGHT - PASSENGER SIDE 3/4” SOCKET

1 UPRIGHT - DRIVER SIDE 18MM SOCKET
1 WING - PASSENGER SIDE 19MM SOCKET
1 WING - DRIVER SIDE 10MM SOCKET
1 CENTER SECTION RATCHET
1 TOP BRACKET - PASSENGER TORQUE WRENCH
1 TOP BRACKET - DRIVER PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
1 BOTTOM BRACKET - PASSENGER SMALL FLAT SCREWDRIVER
1 BOTTOM BRACKET - DRIVER SOCKET EXTENSION
4 PROTECTIVE RUBBER STRIP 15MM SOCKET
6 ½-13 X 1.50” HEX HEAD BOLT
16 ½” FLAT WASHER
12 ½” SPLIT LOCK WASHER
4 M12-1.75 X 40MM LG HEX HEAD BOLT
4 M12-1.75 HEX NUT
2 M12-1.75 X 90MM LG HEX HEAD BOLT
2 ½ HEX NUT
2 SPACER TUBE
2 M12-1.75 X 120MM HEX HEAD BOLT (HD SIERRA)

NOTE: COMPONENT QUANTITIES MAY VARY FOR EACH

APPLICATION.

Step 1. Remove the contents from the box and check for any damage. Verify all parts against the parts list.
Step 2. Read and understand instructions completely before beginning installation.
Step 3. To assemble the grille guard, position the center section, See Figure 1 for proper orientation. The bottom side of the
center section is the longer end. Insert wings so that the wing slot lines up with the center section hole. Attach
uprights to grille guard through top holes only using ½” hex head bolts, flat washers, and lock washers. Hand
tighten. Place Protective Rubber Strips on uprights where contact to vehicle occurs.

75-0231 Revision A 10/30/00

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Step 4. Remove plastic shroud above grille by removing the seven pin retainers. Pull center pin up with small flat screwdriver.
See Figure 2.
Step 5. Remove grille from truck by removing 10mm bolt from top of grille. Turn the four retainers ¼ turn counter-clockwise
with Phillips screwdriver. Pull on outer edge of grille by applying firm pressure away from the fender, repeat on the
opposite side. Carefully remove grille from vehicle.
Step 6. To install top brackets, remove the 12mm bumper bolts from top of frame located behind the top side of bumper.
Install spacer tube, top bracket, as shown in Figure 3A and 3B, using the M12 x 1.75 x 90mm Hex Head Bolt, ½"
lock washer, and ½" flat washer. (On Silverado Top Bracket, shorter leg fastens to Grille Guard. On Sierra, straight
leg is up).
NOTE: Sierra HD uses M12-1.75 x 120mm Hex Head Bolt.
Step 7. To install bottom brackets on vehicle with tow hooks , remove the two 12mm bolts from the side of tow hook. Loosen
bottom bolt. Install bracket, using M12 x 1.75 x 40mm Hex Head Bolt, ½" lock washer, and ½" flat washer. Repeat for
other side. Leave loose. Figure 3A.
NOTE: For models without tow hooks or driving lights, an opening must be cut out in the two inside indents of the air
dam using a utility knife. Figure 4.
Vehicles without tow hooks, install bottom brackets same as above using M12 x 1.75 x 40mm Hex Head Bolt, ½"
lock washer, and ½" flat washer and M12 x 1.75 nut. Install nut, lock washer, and flat washer inside frame to fasten
bracket. Repeat for other side. Figure 3B.
Step 8. Raise the Grille Guard up to the Brackets and attach using the ½” hardware and hand tighten. Center the Grille
Guard on truck and torque all fasteners at the frame locations only to: ½” fasteners = 65 FT. LBS; 12mm fasteners =
60 FT. LBS.
Step 9. Remove Grille Guard from Brackets and re-install vehicle grille and plastic shroud in the opposite order of removal.
Step 10 Re-attach Grille Guard to Brackets and tighten the remaining ½” bolts to 65 FT. LBS.

FOR PROPER ORIENTATION DURING ASSEMBLY,

SPOT WELD ON UPRIGHT BAR SHOULD BE UP
SPOT WELD

ATTACH GRILLE GUARD TO TOP BRACKET THROUGH

LOWER HOLES IN CENTER SECTION
CENTER SECTION OF GRILLE GUARD
FIGURE 1 FRONT SIDE

F i n i s h p r o t e c t i o n - We s t i n p r o d u c t s h a v e a h i g h q u a l i t y f i n i s h t h a t m u s t b e c a r e d f o r l i k e a n y
other exposed finish on the vehicle. Protect the finish with a non-abrasive automotive wax
(pure carnauba, for example) on a regular basis. The use of cleaner wax or any compound which
contains an abrasive is detrimental, as the compounds scratch the finish and open it to corrosion.

Westin Automotive Products, Inc. Thank You for choosing Westin products
5200 N. Irwindale Ave., Suite 220 For additional installation assistance please call
Irwindale, Ca. 91706
Customer service (800) 793-7846 or (507) 375-3559
 * M12 X 1.75 X 90MM
HEX HEAD BOLT

½” LOCK WASHER
TOP BRACKET

PIN RETAINER BOTTOM BRACKET ½” FLAT WASHER

¼ TURN RETAINER PLASTIC SHROUD

SPACER TUBE

½” FLAT WASHER
½” LOCK WASHER
M12 X 1.75 X 40MM
HEX HD BOLT

GRILLE CLIP
TO FENDER
VIEW
TOW HOOK

10MM BOLT

GRILLE
FIGURE 2
2WD/4WD WITH TOW HOOKS
DRIVER SIDE ASSEMBLY SHOWN
PASSENGER SIDE IS OPPOSITE

* USE 120MM LONG BOLT

FIGURE 3A FOR HD SIERRA ONLY

12mm X 1.75 X 90MM

HEX HEAD BOLT
TOP BRACKET ½” LOCK WASHER
DRIVER SIDE

BOTTOM BRACKET ½” FLAT WASHER

DRIVER SIDE
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

SPACER TUBE

½” FLAT WASHER

M12 X 1.75 X 40MM

HEX HD BOLT

CUT OUT THESE OPENINGS

FRONT AIR DAM DEFLECTOR

FIGURE 4
2WD/4WD WITHOUT TOW HOOKS ½” FLAT WASHER
DRIVER SIDE ASSEMBLY SHOWN ½” LOCK WASHER
PASSENGER SIDE IS OPPOSITE M12 X 1.75 HEX NUT

FIGURE 3B