aFe Power SCORPION 79-21003L User manual

advanced FLOW engineering
Instruction Manual P/N: 79-21003L
Scorpion Grille
Make: Chevrolet Model: 1500 Silverado Year: 2019-2020

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•Please read the entire instruction before proceeding.
•Ensure all components listed are present.
•Ensure you have all necessary tools before proceeding.
•Disconnect the negative battery terminal before proceeding.
•If you are missing any of the components, call customer support 951 493 7100
Label
Qty.
Description
A
1
aFe Scorpion Grille
B
1
Plate, Bottom
C
2
Spacers, Square Aluminum
D
12
Nuts, #10-32 Flange
E
3
Clip, Large Fasteners (Installed)
F
2
10” Single Row LED (Installed)
G
1
Power Harness
H
15
Ties, Cable
I
14
Clips, Small Fastener Retaining
J
1
Plate, Right Top Plate
K
1
Plate, Left Top Plate
•Applications models vary. We recommend verifying fitment before beginning installation process.
•Images featured in the instruction documents may not always exactly match your grille.
•Does not fit: Custom, Custom TrailBoss, Work Truck

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Note: Before you begin, use “Painter’s Tape” to apply a protective guard around the work
areas (fender, bumper, valance, headlights and turn signals). This will help protect the paint
and finish of your vehicle.
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Locate the hood release latch handle. Remove the two (2) screws that attach the plastic
handle to the hood release mechanism. Save the removed parts and hardware for
reinstallation.
3. Remove the ten (10) push pin retainers and remove the plastic radiator cover. Save the
removed parts and hardware for reinstallation.

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4. Remove the four (4) screws that retain the factory grille to the core support. Save the
removed hardware for reinstallation.

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Note: Please use extreme caution while performing the following step.
Note: Use “Painter’s Tape” to apply a protective guard around the work areas. This will help
protect the paint and finish of your vehicle.
5. Using a plastic prying tool, carefully pop the clips out of the core support (near the headlight
and turn signal area).

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Note: Please use extreme caution while performing the following step.
Note: Please read the instruction below prior to removing the factory grille.
6. With the clips removed from the core support (near the headlight and turn signal area),
carefully pull the top of the grill away from the core support. At the bottom of the factory
grille are three (3) clips. Pry the clips out and remove the factory grille from the vehicle.

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Note: To prevent scratching painted parts use protective covering between the grille and a
flat surface.
7. Remove the four (4) screws that attach the inner factory grille to the outer factory grille.
Save the hardware for reinstallation.

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8. Disconnect the clips that secure the factory outer grille to the factory inner grille. Remove
the factory inner grille and discard. Save the outer grille for reinstallation.

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Note: To prevent scratching painted parts use protective covering between the grille and a
flat surface.
9. Install the one (1) supplied bottom plate to the aFe Scorpion grille using six (6) supplied #10-
32 flange nuts.

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10. Install the one (1) supplied left top plate using three (3) #10-32 flange nuts.

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11. Install the one (1) supplied right top plate using three (3) #10-32 flange nuts.

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This is what the assembled aFe Scorpion grille should look like when completely assembled.
Note: Check the three (3) large fastener clips are installed correctly.

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Note: To prevent scratching painted parts use protective covering between the grille and a
flat surface.
12. With the outer factory grille laying on the flat surface, place the aFe Scorpion grille onto the
outer factory grille. Make sure to line up the center of the outer factory grille to the aFe
Scorpion grille. It may help to mark the center of both grilles with a marker.

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13. Install the two (2) supplied square aluminum spacers. Locate the slotted hole in the top left
and right corners of the aFe Scorpion grille. The square aluminum spacers will be installed
between the aFe Scorpion grille and the outer factory grille.
under the slot
hole

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14. Install the four (4) screws removed in Step 7. Check the center line and tighten to factory
specifacations.

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15. Install eight (8) supplied small fastener retaining clips onto the factory clip points protruding
through the aFe Scorpion grille.

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16. Before installing the aFe Scorpion grille assembly, install the supplied power harness. The
red wire goes on the positive battery terminal (+) and the black wire goes on the negative
battery terminal (-). You will need to mount the switch inside the cab or to an available
prewired switch. Use the (15) supplied 8” cable ties to secure the wiring loom to the
vehicle.

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17. Place the aFe Scorpion grille assembly on the truck and attach the light wires to the 10” single row
LED lights. Carefully push the attachment clips back into the core support (near the headlight and
turn signals) attachment points.

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18. Install the four (4) screws that retain the grille to the core support that were removed in Step 4.
Tighten to factory specifactions.