TREX TEX-51127 User manual

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PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Auto makers offer varied models to each vehicle and occasionally manufacture more
than one body style of the same model. To assure your part is correct; our tech
department can be contacted at [email protected] to verify fitment and assist with
technical questions. All other inquires can be directed to [email protected]. In the
event you do not have internet access please call 1-800-287-5900.
STEP 1
1) Turn off engine and chalk tires with
stop block. Open Hood. Disconnect Battery.
STEP 2
2) Begin by removing
all of the hardware that
secures the factory
grille to the vehicle
core support.
There should be the (3)
10 MM bolts across the
top near the front grille
shell.
* APPLICATION MODELS VARY. WE RECOMMEND TO VERIFY FITMENT BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION PROCESS.
* IMAGES FEATURED IN THE INSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS MAY NOT ALWAYS EXACTLY MATCH YOUR GRILL.
FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL PRO TIP:
Before you begin, use “3M Painters Tape” to
apply a protective guard around the work areas.
Attend to the fender and bumper valance. This will
help protect the paint and finish of your vehicle.
FIG 1
(1) Upper Class Grille - Main
Full Opening - Polished - Part #54127 OR
1 Bar - Polished - Part #54131 OR
2 Bar - Polished - Part #54133 OR
Full Opening - Black - Part #51127 OR
1 Bar - Black - Part #51131 OR
2 Bar - Black - Part #51133 OR
(1) - Large Bottom Mounting Plate
(6) - #10 Screws
(6) - #10 Flat Nuts
(6) - Flat Washers
(6) - 10/32 Nylon Lock Nuts
(7) - Trim Panel Retainer Clips
- Drill
- 1/8” Drill Bit
- Screwdriver set (Phillips)
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Socket Set
- Ratchet Tool
- 1/2” Plastic Spatula
Tools Required
Hardware included
Parts included GRILLE REMOVAL & Grille Installation Guide
Upper Class Grille
Main grille INSERT - #54127 / #54131 / #54133 / #51127 / #51131 / 51133
2016-2017 ChevroleT SIlverado 1500

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FIG 2 FIG 3
FIG 4
FIG 5
FIG 6
FIG 7
FIG 9
FIG 8
STEP 3
3) With the hardware removed the factory grille overlay is now ready to be un-installed
off the vehicle.
Using both hands, grab the very bottom corners of each side and firmly pull on both
sides. This action will pull loose the clips at bottom of grill and release the grille from
the grille mounts. The Grille should now be free to pull away from truck.
STEP 4
4) Flip the grille assembly over and place on a flat cushioned surface or foam pad to
begin disassembly.
STEP 5
5) It is now time to remove the radiator induction shroud.
Remove all the plastic push tabs that secures the shroud and set asides for later.
SEE FIGURES 4 & 5
SEE FIGURES 4 & 5
SEE FIGURES 6 - 9
Upper Class Grille
Main grille INSERT - #54127 / #54131 / #54133 / #51127 / #51131 / 51133
2016-2017 ChevroleT SIlverado 1500
GRILLE INSTALL - Continued

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FIG 10 FIG 11
FIG 16
FIG 17
FIG 18
FIG 13 FIG 14
FIG 15
STEP 6
6) It is now time cut into the factory grille honeycomb pattern and separate the factory
grille shell to re-purpose and utilize with your new T-REX Grille.
STEP 7
7) Using a 90 degree cutoff wheel, zip saw, sawzall or
something similar, cut along the presented red line.
STEP 9
9) For those that do want to feature the Chevrolet Bow Tie Badge, you will need to first
remove it from the factory grille. Flip it face down to access the tabs that secures the
badging. From the back side, use a flat head screw driver to pry the tabs free and pop
loose the badge. From the front side pull free from the factory grille.
STEP 8
8) At this point, check over your work and make certain your cut reflects the images
presented here.
SEE FIGURES 10 & 11 SEE FIGURES 10 & 11
SEE FIGURES 16 - 18
SEE FIGURES 13 - 15
Upper Class Grille
Main grille INSERT - #54127 / #54131 / #54133 / #51127 / #51131 / 51133
2016-2017 ChevroleT SIlverado 1500
GRILLE INSTALL - Continued
BOW TIE BADGE REMOVAL
GRILLE Shell disassembly COMPLETE
BOW TIE BADGE REMOVAL

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FIG 19 FIG 20 FIG 21
FIG 14 FIG 15
FIG 11 FIG 12 FIG 13
STEP 10
10) Position the bow tie badge and put into place over the new T-REX grille.
STEP 11
11) Your new T-REX Grille will have locating cutouts to
accept the bow tie badge.
STEP 12
12) With the grille face down and the badge put into place, firmly press down and insert
the provided clips onto the badge’s tabs.
SEE FIGURES 19 - 21 SEE FIGURE 20
SEE FIGURES 11 - 13
Upper Class Grille
Main grille INSERT - #54127 / #54131 / #54133 / #51127 / #51131 / 51133
2016-2017 ChevroleT SIlverado 1500
GRILLE ASSEMBLY - START
GRILLE ASSEMBLY CONTINUED
BADGE INSTALL COMPLETE Finished look with badge

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FIG 20
FIG 16 FIG 17
FIG 21
FIG 18 FIG 19
STEP 13
13) It is now time to mate the grille to the factory shell piece. This is the most critical
step of the installation. It is advised to have a friend or helper hold the individual parts.
STEP 14
14) Carefully align the t-rex grille so that it sits evenly
aligned with the shell.
STEP 17
17) Place the provided lower
mounting plate and rest the
mounting tabs over the pre placed
threaded studs.
STEP 16
16) Using the provided screws, fasten and secure the T-Rex Grille to the factory shell
piece.
STEP 15
15) With your grille alignment placed and finalized, use the T-Rex Grilles mounting tabs
to determine your drill holes.
SEE FIGURES 16 & 17 SEE FIGURES 16 & 17
SEE FIGURE 20
SEE FIGURES 21 & 22
SEE FIGURES 18 - 19
Upper Class Grille
Main grille INSERT - #54127 / #54131 / #54133 / #51127 / #51131 / 51133
2016-2017 ChevroleT SIlverado 1500
GRILLE ASSEMBLY - Continued
GRILLE Shell assembly COntinued
ASSEMBLE LOWER MOUNTING PLATE

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FIG 27
FIG 22 FIG 23 FIG 24
FIG 28 FIG 29
FIG 25 FIG 26
STEP 18
18) Using a wrench or nut driver, tighten the (6) provided 10 mm nuts down to secure
the lower mounting plate to the new T-Rex Grille.
STEP 19
19) Double check your work and make sure everything
is good and tight.
STEP 22
22)
Using the T-Rex provided push clips,
firmly press them down so that they
latch onto the lower mounting plate and
secures the radiator induction shroud.
STEP 21
21) Line up the tabs and set it down in place.
STEP 20
20) Take the radiator induction shroud that was set aside earlier and align it over your
new T-Rex Grille assembly.
SEE FIGURES 22 & 23 SEE FIGURE 24
SEE FIGURE 27
SEE FIGURES 28 & 29
SEE FIGURES 25 - 27
Upper Class Grille
Main grille INSERT - #54127 / #54131 / #54133 / #51127 / #51131 / 51133
GRILLE ASSEMBLY - Continued
GRILLE Shell assembly COntinued
secure shroud to grille
2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado

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FIG 35
FIG 30 FIG 31 FIG 32
FIG 33 FIG 34
STEP 23
23) Remove all the fastener clips from the factory grille that was cut off from the shell.
STEP 24
24) Re-use the grille mounting fastener clips and place
them along the larger higher post tabs. Press them
down so they sit securely on the tabs.
STEP 25
25) Re-using the plastic push tabs that were set aside during the grille disassembly,
re-insert them into their mounting points which will fully secure the radiator induction
shroud to the factory grille shell and complete T-Rex grille assembly .
SEE FIGURES 30 & 31 SEE FIGURE 32
SEE FIGURES 33 - 35
Upper Class Grille
Main grille INSERT - #54127 / #54131 / #54133 / #51127 / #51131 / 51133
GRILLE ASSEMBLY - Continued
GRILLE Shell assembly COMPLETE
2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado

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Upper class grille
Main grille - #54530
BUMPER REMOVAL - Continued
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FIG 36 FIG 37
FIG 38
STEP 28
28) At this point you want to look over your work and examine the gap alignments around all edges and in between the new T-REX Grille
and the vehicle components and body lines. Carefully close the hood for a complete visual inspection. If adjustment is needed, you can
remove grille and loosen the hardware mounts and shift side to side or up & down to achieve proper look.
STEPS 26 & 27
26) Check over your work for hardware tightness and visual inspection.
27) Re-install the grille assembly in the reverse order that it was removed from the vehicle.
SEE FIGURES 36 & 37
Upper Class Grille
Main grille INSERT - #54127 / #54131 / #54133 / #51127 / #51131 / 51133
GRILLE INSTALL - COMPLETE
GRILLE INSTALL - START
2016-2017 Chevrolet Silverado

T-REX GRILLES PRODUCT WARRANTY
T-REX Truck Products warrants its grille products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the grille. T-REX Truck
Products warrants the finish of its grille products for a 3 year period beginning at the time of sale to the end user. These warranties are limited
warranties and do not cover abuse, modification or improper installation nor do they cover finish failure caused by caustic cleaning agents,
road salts or other chemicals. T-REX Truck Products reserves the right to repair or replace a defective product at its sole discretion. Any T-REX
product must be returned to T-REX for warranty consideration and must be returned at the customer’s expense. In the event that the product is
deemed to be defective, the repaired or replaced item will be returned via a surface shipping method to the customer at T-REX Truck Products
expense. No provision is made for any labor, rental car or other costs incurred by the failure of its products.
WARNING
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL FOR INSTALLATION SERVICES AND ADVICE. T-REX IS ONLY EQUIPPED
TO PROVIDE BASIC TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE DIVERSITY OF VEHICLES, VEHICLE OPTIONS & MODIFICATIONS AND LIGHTING
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE. T-REX Truck Products cannot be held liable due to improper component installation and / or faulty wiring.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
LED Lights & LED Light Bars operate at relatively high currents and should only be installed by qualified personnel with experience in
switched / relayed high draw DC Circuits.
- Light Bars are designed for use only with standard 12v DC power systems
- Light Bars are for OFF-ROAD USE ONLY. Check your local laws & regulations regarding vehicle mounted lights.
- Some Light Bars are equipped with waterproof connectors while others are simply pig-tailed
- Red Wires = POSITIVE | Black Wires = NEGATIVE
- ALWAYS install your lights on a fused circuit. Basic fusing guidelines: maximum 5A for every 10” of LED Light Bar.
GENERAL USE, INSTALL AND ADJUSTMENT TIPS
NOTE 1: T-REX Torch Series Grilles (with LED Light Bars installed), and LED Light Bars themselves are for OFF-ROAD USE ONLY.
NOTE 2: Light Bars in Torch Series Grilles are installed flush with the grille from the factory. This may or may not be the ideal angle for each light
depending on the configuration of your vehicle and its options and/or modifications. To adjust the angle of your light bars simply loosen the
mounting hardware on either side of each Light Bar, rotate the Light Bar to adjust the angle, then tighten the hardware once the desired angle is
achieved (please be careful not to over-tighten the mounting hardware or scratch the protective powder-coat finish). It is best to adjust the angle
with the vehicle on level ground with the lights facing a wall, garage door or other solid barrier at a distance of approximately 25-30 feet.
NOTE 3: Please consult a qualified automotive electrical professional for light bar wiring installation.
NOTE 4: An optional universal wiring harness (part# 639HAR1) is also available that includes high-heat & oil/fuel resistant wires, waterproof
connector, 12v relay, 12v rocker switch, inline fuse holder. Our universal wiring harness significantly expedites the installation process but is not a
vehicles specific “Plug & Play“ product and does not eliminate the need for a professional installation.
Please contact your local T-REX dealer for more information or visit www.trexbillet.com.
GRILLE CARE INFORMATION
T-REX grilles are finest in the industry but do require normal care. Wash regularly as you would when caring for your vehicles. Never use dish soap.
POLISHED FINISH
T-REX polished grilles should be waxed at the same time that you wax the vehicle and can be cleaned with soap and water. A polished finish can
be cared for in the same fashion that would care for your vehicles factory chrome. Never leave wet water spots as that may leave a blemish.
GLOSS BLACK FINISH
T-REX Grilles with Gloss Black Powder Coated Finish may be washed regularly as you would when caring for your vehicles finish using soap
and water. T-REX grilles should be waxed at the same time that you wax the vehicle. As a general rule, anything you use to clean your vehicles
painted surfaces can be used to clean and maintain your T-REX grille. A Gloss powder Coated Finish can be cared for in the same fashion that
you would care for your vehicles factory paint job. Never leave wet water spots as that may leave a blemish.
MATTE BLACK FINISH
Paint warranty applies to defects in material and / or workmanship, it does not cover the matte finish surface appearance.
To enjoy the matte appearance for many years to come, please follow these owner care and maintenance tips.
Get a no-shine matte car wash soap that uses no fillers, no silicone, and won’t strip your matte paint of its layer of protection.
Do not use wax, detail spray, armorall®, or any products made for normal paint. Use only products specifically developed for matte
finish paint. Do not use products that are even mildly abrasive, such as polishes, glazes, or rubbing compounds. Do not use mechanical
cleaners or polishers. Do not use terrycloth, cloth, or paper towels. Do not rub the finish vigorously, this will burnish the paint finish,
causing a permanent shiny spot. Shiny spots cannot be removed.
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Do not use commercial car wash facilities or their shine enhancement products. Most car wash brushes, large mechanized “towels,”
and shine enhancement products can damage matte paint.
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Remove foreign substances such as insect remains, tar, and road debris using a soft applicator and a mild solvent; saturate and soak
area before cleaning—rub lightly.
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Hand-wash with a soft wash mitt and mild cleaning product safe for matte paint. Use microfiber cleaning cloths with alcohol-based window
cleaner for basic surface clean-up.
T-REX GRILLES PRODUCT WARRANTY
LED Lighting Equipment Installation / Disclaimer
Grille Care Information