rough country HEC70186 User manual

09-12 Dodge 1500 (All Models)
921701810
Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your lighting needs.
Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the kit contents
shown below. Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go.
If question exist, please call us @1-800-222-7023. We will be happy to answer any questions concerning the design,
function, and correct use of our prod- ucts.
Tools Needed:
11/64” Drill
10mm Socket
7mm Socket/Wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Drill Motor
Die Grinder
Reciprocating Saw
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1. Park the vehicle on a smooth level surface.
2. Remove the 6 plastic clips holding the upper radiator shroud. Remove the shroud. See Photo 1.
3. Using a 10mm socket, remove the (4) bolts securing the upper grille. See Photo 2.
4. Remove the grille by pulling out from the truck. See Photo 3.
5. Pull the inner grille section out of the clips. See Photo 4.
6. Using a reciprocating saw, cut the upper grille mount from the inner portion of the grille. See Photo 5.
7. Remove the inner grille from the outer shell. See Photo 6.
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Photo 3 Photo 4
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Remove the radiator shroud. Remove the upper grille bolts.
Remove the grille from the truck. Unclip the inner grille.
Cut the grille from the upper mount. Remove the inner grille.

8. Using a reciprocating saw, cut the vertical and horizontal bars from the inside of the grille shell. See Photo 7.
9. Remove the upper grille mount and set aside for reuse. See Photo 8.
10. Install the supplied grille mounts, on the studs using the supplied flange nuts. See Photo 9. **Do not tighten.**
11. Place the Rough Country grille into the factory grille shell. Mark and drill using an 11/64” drill. See Photo 10.
12. Attach the Rough Country grille to the outer grille shell using the supplied hardware.
13. Using a die grinder, clearance the upper grille mounting bracket. See Photo 11.
13. Using a 7mm wrench tighten all hardware. See Photo 12.
Photo 8
Photo 10
Photo 7
Photo 9
Photo 11 Photo 12
Cut out the vertical and horizontal bars. Remove the upper grille mount.
Install grille mounting tabs. Drill using an 11/64” drill.
Tighten all mounting hardware.Clearance the upper grille mount.

15. Install lights in to grille using supplied hardware. See Photos 13.
16. Wire lights according to instructions included with the lights. See Photo 14.
17. Install grille and upper radiator shroud in reverse order from steps 2-5. See Photo 15.
Photo 13 Photo 14
Photo 15
Install lights. Wire lights.
Install grille and radiator shroud.