1. Apply masking tape completely around the factory upper and lower grille to protect the paint (as shown).
2. Open the hood and remove the plastic header panel covers (by lifting straight up) and six (6) of the top plastic push fasteners.
3. Remove the four (4) factory fasteners (#2 Phillips bit or square drive bit) at the top, bottom and on each side of the factory grille.
4. Unclip the top and the bottom of the factory grille from the bumper cover by pushing down on the upper tabs and pulling up on the lower tabs and pull straight out (shown removed in order to show the screw and tab locations).
5. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry off the factory black plastic grille fin section from the outer chrome frame.
7. Once the black plastic factory fins have been removed, snap the E&G “Dual Weave” mesh sections into the factory chrome frame. Make sure all cut out sections are properly sanpped into place.
8. Re-tape 1/4” inside the masking tape applied around the factory grille opening.
9. Scuff the exposed paint with a scotch brite pad. Paint everything that would be visible through the mesh grille with flat or semigloss black paint. Once the pain is dry, remove only the tape applied in Step 8.
10. Align the assembled grille into the grille opening, pressing the grille firmly into place to mark the eight (8) mounting stud locations onto the grille mounting return.
11. Use a 5/16” drill bit to drill through all eight (8) marks made in the previous step for mounting stud access. Be sure to blow out all plastic shavings.
12. Trim the ends from the thread protectors and reinstall them into the bottom mounting studs. Do not install them onto the upper mounting studs. This will conceal the lower studs from view.

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