How to Install E & G E-Power Fine Mesh Upper Overlay Grilles - Black (07-13 Silverado 1500) on your Chevy Silverado

1. Open the hood and use a flat blade screwdriver to remove the factory push pins securing the radiator support panel and re move the panel (not shown).

2. Apply masking tape to the chromed openings of the factory grilles as shown only if the factory grille center sections are chrome or silver. Apply flat black paint to the factory center sections to help conceal the factory grille once the E&G mesh grille has been installed. Once the paint is dry, remove the tape.

3. Install 3” sections of the supplied double faced tape to the back of the mesh surrounds as shown and align the mesh sections into place. Press firmly to set the tape. This will keep the mesh aligned until you install and tighten the grille sections into place.

4. Trim the supplied #8 x 1-1/4” black plastic caps and install them onto the lower studs on the upper upper and lower upper mesh surrounds. Trim the pre-installed #8 x 3/4” black plastic caps to 1/4” long and install them onto all upper mounting studs.

5. Align the lower upper grille assembly into place, making sure the studs pass through the openings in the factory grille.

6. Carefully align the supplied U-shaped mesh retainers to all mounting studs and install the supplied #8-32 ESNA half nuts onto the studs and tighten until the grille is snug. Do not over tighten or you will indent the grille at the stud locations.

7. PTior to upper upper mesh grille alignment, use a 5/16" drill bit to enlarge the existing opening in the factory grille where shown.

8. Installl the upper upper grille using the same procedure as the lower upper grille.

9. Reinstall the radiator support panel cover once all mounting hardware has been tightened and close the hood. Clean grille to remove fingerprints, grease, etc.

10. Finished installation