Steelcraft HEAVY DUTY BULL NOSE FRONT BUMPER User manual

HEAVY DUTY BULL NOSE FRONT BUMPER
2015-17 CHEVY SILVERADO 25-3500
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PARTS LIST:
1
Front bumper
2
12mm x 40mm Bolt Plates
1
Winch Tray
2
12-1.75mm x 140mm Hex Bolts
1
Driver/left Mounting Bracket
12
12-1.75mm x 55mm Hex Bolts
1
Passenger/right Mounting Bracket
30
12mm x 37mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Driver/left Lower Support Bracket
16
12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1
Passenger/right Lower Support Bracket
5
6mm Combo Bolts
2
Plastic Plugs for License Plate
1
4mm Wrench
4
Rubber Sensor Hole Block Offs
8
4mm x 10mm Button Head Screws
1
Winch Access Cover
1
2.5mm Wrench
PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. BUMPER IS HEAVY, ASSISTANCE IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
1. Open the hood and remove the plastic cover on top of the radiator and the grille, (Figure 1). Carefully
remove the grille. Remove the license plate and bracket. On models with factory fog lights, unplug both
lights. On models with bumper mounted sensors, unplug all sensors. Release the wiring harnesses
from the clips attached to the back of the bumper and move all wiring harnesses away from bumper.
2. Remove the outer bumper supports from each side of the frame, (Figure 2).
3. Place blocks or jack stands under the front bumper to support it during mounting bolt removal. Once the
bumper has been safely supported, from above the bumper, remove the (2) factory bumper bolts from
each side, (Figure 3).WARNING! Assistance is required to hold the bumper in place during bolt
removal to prevent the bumper from falling. Remove the bumper assembly.
4. Remove the factory bumper brackets from the ends of frame and remove both tow hooks, (Figure 4).
NOTE: Frame Brackets will attach to the tow hook mounting holes.
5. Select a 12mm Bolt Plate. Insert the Bolt Plate into the end of the frame and down through the hole in
the bottom of the frame, (Figure 5). Select the driver side Mounting Bracket. Slide the Bracket over the
end of the frame and over the Bolt Plate. Attach the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with the included 12mm
Flat Washer and 12mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figures 6 & 7). Leave hardware loose at this time.
6. Next, line up the mounting tabs on the Mounting Bracket with the holes in the sides of the frame. Attach
the Frame Bracket to the sides of the frame with (1) 12mm x 140mm Long Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat
Washers and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figures 6 & 7). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
7. Select the driver/left Support Bracket, (Figure 8). Reuse (2) of the factory bumper bracket bolts to
attach the Support Bracket to the outer holes in the bumper mounting flange on the end of the frame,
Passenger/Right
Frame Mounting
Bracket
Driver/Left Frame
Mounting Bracket
(2) 12mm x 40mm
Bolt Plates
Driver/Left
Support Bracket
Passenger/Right
Support Bracket
(2) License
Plate Plugs
(4) Sensor Plugs
Winch Tray

HEAVY DUTY BULL NOSE FRONT BUMPER
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(Figures 8 & 9). Line up the mounting plate on the Support Bracket with the inside of the Frame
Mounting Bracket. Do not tighten the Bracket hardware at this time.
8. Repeat Steps 5—7to attach the passenger/right Frame and Support Brackets, (Figure 9).
9. Optional Winch Tray and Winch installation (winch sold separately):
a. Select the Winch Tray. With assistance, slide the Winch Tray between the Frame Brackets. Attach
the Winch Tray to the Frame Brackets with (6) 12mm x 55mm Hex Bolts, (12) 12mm Flat Washers
and (6) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 10 & 11). Snug but do not fully tighten all hardware. I
b. If installing winch, follow manufacturer’s instructions to attach the winch to the Winch Tray. Winch
must be installed before Bumper is placed in position against Brackets.
c. Attach winch cable guide, (not included), to Bumper assembly. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to
properly wire the winch to the electrical system.
10. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with bumper sensors.
Models without bumper sensors:
a. Select the included (4) Rubber Plugs.
b. From behind bumper, push plugs into sensor mounting holes, (Figure 12).
Models with bumper mounted sensors:
a. Push the sensor into the mounting socket in the back of the bumper.
b. Secure each sensor to the socket with (2) 4mm x 10mm Button Head Screws, (Figure 12).
IMPORTANT: Sensors fit snug in sockets. The 4mm Screws are used to apply slight pressure to
lock the sensors in place. Tighten both screws evenly until they touch the sensor body only. Do not
overtighten screws or damage to sensors will result.
11. With assistance, position the Bumper Assembly up to and over the Brackets. Temporarily support the
weight of the Bumper. WARNING: To avoid possible injury or damage to the vehicle, do not proceed
until the Bumper is fully and safely supported.
12. Line up the (3) holes in the driver side mounting plate on the inside of the Bumper with the (3) slots in
the Frame Bracket. Attach the Bumper to the Bracket with the included (3) 12mm x 55mm Hex Bolts,
(6) 12mm Flat Washers and (3) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 13 & 14). Do not fully tighten
hardware at this time. Repeat to attach the passenger side mounting plate to the Frame Bracket.
13. Level and adjust the bumper and fully tighten all 12mm hardware to 65-70ft-lbs.
14. Models with factory fog lights:
a. Slide the driver side fog light into place through the opening in the bumper, (Figured 15 & 16).
Carefully push the attaching posts into the tabs on the bumper. Repeat this Step to install
passenger side light.
15. Reattach the factory wiring harness to both lights and/or sensors if equipped.
16. Use the included (2) push-in Plastic Nuts to attach the front license plate, (if required), to the (2) holes
in the front Bumper, (Figure 17).
17. 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. Mild soap
may be used to clean the Bumper assembly.

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Driver Side Installation Pictured
WARNING! Do not remove bumper bolts
unless the bumper is properly supported on
blocks or stands or the bumper may fall.
(Fig 4) Remove bumper brackets and tow hooks
(Fig 5) Insert 12mm Bolt Plate down
through hole in bottom of the frame
12mm Bolt Plate
Front
(Fig 3) Remove bumper bolts (arrows) to remove
bumper (driver side pictured from above)
Front
Front
(Fig 2) Remove bumper supports attaching
outer end of bumper to frame (arrow)
Front
(Fig 1) Remove plastic cover and grille

HEAVY DUTY BULL NOSE FRONT BUMPER
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Driver Side Installation Pictured
Front
12mm Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
(Fig 8) Reuse (2) factory bumper bolts to attach
Support Bracket to mounting plate on frame
(Fig 6) Attach driver/left Mounting Bracket to frame
WARNING! Do not crawl under bumper
unless the bumper is properly supported on
blocks or stands or the bumper may fall.
Reuse factory
bumper bolts
Front
Front
(Fig 7) Driver/left Mounting Bracket attached
to frame and pictured from below
12mm x 140mm Hex Bolt
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
(2) 12mm x 55mm Hex Bolts
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
To line up Support Bracket
with Frame Bracket
(Fig 9) Frame Brackets installed
Front
12mm Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Nylon Lock Nut

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IMPORTANT: Sensors fit snug in sockets. The
4mm Screws are only used to apply slight
pressure to lock the sensors in place. Tighten
both screws evenly until they touch the sensor
body only. Do not overtighten screws or damage
to sensors will result.
Driver side installation pictured
WARNING! Do not crawl under bumper
unless the bumper is properly supported on
blocks or stands or the bumper may fall.
(3) 12mm x 55mm Hex Bolts
(6) 12mm Flat Washers
(3) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(3) 12mm x 55mm Hex Bolts
(6) 12mm Flat Washers
(3) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 11) Winch Tray and Brackets
(Fig 10) Attach Winch Tray to inside of Brackets
Front
Front
(Fig 13) Attach Bumper to Brackets
Front
(Fig 12) Push sensor into mounting
sleeve. Use 4mm Screws to lock sensor
in place.

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Driver side installation pictured
(Fig 16) Attach factory fog light to mounting tabs
(Fig 17) Push plastic plugs into holes
in Bumper for license plate if required
(Fig 15) Factory fog light
Front
(3) 12mm x 55mm Hex Bolts
(6) 12mm Flat Washers
(3) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 14) Driver/left pictured from back of Bumper
Front