Grille Installation Instruction
For 1997-2004 Dodge Dakota / 1997-2003 Dodge Durango
Part#: D65730C/J
Parts List
| Item | Part Name | QTY | Description | Item | Part Name | QTY | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billet Grille | 4 | Stainless steel | 5 | Safety Release Extension Lever | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | U-Clip Nuts | 8 | 8# | 6 | Truss Head Tapping Screws | 8 | 8#x2" |
| 3 | Kep Nut | 1 | 10" -32 | 7 | Socket stud | 1 | 10"-32x3/4" |
| 4 | Flat Tabs | 8 |
Install Notes: Overlay ✓ Replacement X Drill ✓ Cut X
Installation Steps
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Identify the grille & hardware with parts list.
Illustration: A diagram showing the grille and various hardware components.
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Optional (for vehicles with black plastic cover under hood): Pop hood, remove the black plastic cover (on top of OEM grille / front panel) from vehicle. This will allow access to the rear of the grille shell. If you are still unable to access the rear, remove the grille shell and reattach after installation.
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Place the supplied hood latch release lever up to the latch as shown. (Fig 1)
Illustration: Image showing the hood latch release lever positioned against the latch.
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Mark the location of the hole in the extension lever onto the latch. (Fig 2)
Illustration: Image showing a mark being made on the latch with the extension lever.
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Drill hole in latch and fasten the extension lever with the supplied nut & bolt. (Fig 3)
Illustration: Image showing a hole being drilled and the lever being fastened with a nut and bolt.
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Slip the "U" nut onto the grille backing bracket as shown. (Fig 4)
Illustration: Image showing a "U" nut being attached to the grille backing bracket.
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Insert the supplied screw from the front side of the grille and thread through the "U" nut. (Fig 5)
Illustration: Image showing a screw being inserted from the front of the grille into the "U" nut.
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Insert grille into grille opening then position backing bracket and fasten grille in place. (Fig 6)
Illustration: Image showing the grille being inserted and secured.
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Make sure the billet grille is centered and tighten the fasteners.
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Reinstall the black plastic cover which was removed in step 2.
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Installation completed!!!
Illustration: Image showing the completed grille installation on the vehicle.
The instruction here is for your reference only. You may need to bend the billet grille bars or tabs a little bit to adjust to fit. We strongly recommend the professional installer for best result.
Please use masking tape and tape the OEM grille shell along the edge to protect your vehicle during installation. We are not responsible for any damage caused by the installation. Thank you for choosing our product!
