How to Install Barricade Extreme Heavy Duty Brush Guard - Black on your F-150

REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED. CUTTING IS REQUIRED ON VEHICLES WITHOUT TOW HOOKS. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT MOUNTED PARKING SENSORS.

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove/relocate the front license plate and license plate bracket on models equipped with Ecoboost engine.

1. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory tow hooks, (Figures 1 & 2).
Installation on vehicles with Factory Tow Hooks:

a. Remove the driver side tow hook and plastic trim between tow hook and splash guard, (Figure 1). NOTE: Do not move the nut plate inside the frame. Plastic trim will not be reinstalled.

b. Select the driver side Frame Mounting Bracket, (Figure 8). Insert the Bracket between the tow hook and the frame. Reattach the tow hook, (without trim), with the factory bolts. Leave hardware loose at this time.

c. Repeat previous Steps a & b for passenger side Frame Bracket installation.

d. Proceed to Step 2.

Installation on vehicles without Tow Hooks:

a. From behind the bumper, release the clips attaching the plastic bumper pads to the steel bumper, (Figures 3 & 4). Temporarily remove the pads and license plate mounting bracket. Next, remove the air dam and plastic splash guard.

b. Insert (1) 12mm Double Nut Plate into the end of the driver side of the frame, (Figures 5 & 6). Line up the Nut Plate with the holes in the bottom of the frame, (Figure 7). NOTE: Use tape to extend end of Nut Plate for longer reach if necessary, (Figure 5).

c. Select the driver side Frame Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the bottom of the frame and Nut Plate with the included (2) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (Figure 8). Leave hardware loose at this time.

d. Repeat the previous Steps a—c for passenger side Frame Mounting Bracket installation.

e. Do not reinstall the plastic splash guard at this time, (See Step 6).

2. From under and behind the bumper, locate the top of the driver side bumper bracket, (Figures 9, 10 & 12). Next, locate the center bumper bolt attaching the top of the bumper bracket to the back of the bumper. It may be necessary to temporarily remove the rubber cover to access the bumper bolts, (Figure 9). Remove the hex bolt from the top-center of the bumper bracket, (Figures 10 & 12).

3. Select the driver side Top Bracket, (Figure 11). Insert the Top Bracket, (end with welded spacer), into the space between the top of the bumper and the bottom of the grille. Line up the Bracket with the mounting hole in the bumper bracket. Attach the Bracket to the bumper bracket with the included (1) 8mm x 40mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat washer, (Figures 12—14). Leave loose at this time.

4. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 to install the passenger side Top Bracket.

5. Models with Tow Hooks: Proceed to Step 6.

Models without tow hooks:

a. Hold the plastic splash guard up in place over the Frame Brackets.

b. Mark the location of the Brackets onto the back of the plastic splash guard, (Figure 15).

c. Use a sharp knife or hacksaw blade to cut slots out of the cover to clear the Brackets. For best results, start with a small slot and gradually increase the size until the Brackets fit through the guard. Do not cut through the front or rear edge of the splash guard, (Figure 15).

d. Reinstall the splash guard and air dam.

6. With assistance, place the Grille Guard up to the outside of the Frame Brackets. Attach the Grille Guard to the Brackets with (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 16A & 16B). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.

7. Center the Grille Guard on the vehicle. Once properly adjusted, fully tighten the (4) 12mm Hex Bolts attaching the Frame Brackets to the bottom of the frame and/or tow hook first, (Figure 8).

8. Line up the driver side Top Bracket with the hole in the upright on the Grille Guard. Attach the Bracket to the Grille Guard with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figures 16A & 16B). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

9. Repeat Step 8 to attach the passenger side Top Bracket to the Grille Guard.

10. Align and adjust the Grille Guard and fully tighten all hardware.

11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.

For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Grille Guard.