SHADOW BILLET GRILLE INSTALLATION SHEET
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality PUTCO product. Should you need any application or technical assistance
feel free to call us at:
1-800-247-3974 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time)
Contact your PUTCO dealer for other quality accessories.
PUTCO Inc. - 216 West First Street - Story City, Iowa 50248
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND TO CHECK TO SEE THAT ALL PARTS ARE INCLUDED.
Please consult your Vehicles owners manual for vehicle air flow restrictions
Putco is not liable for any vehicle damage resulting from the installation of our Grille inserts
(71101) 99-UP CHEVROLET SILVERADO/SUBURBAN, (71107) 2001-UP CHEVROLET HEAVY DUTY, (71102) 99-
UP GMC SIERRA/YUKON, (71102) 2001-UP GMC HEAVY DUTY, (71104) 99-UP FORD F-SERIES LIGHT
DUTY (71137) 2003 CHEVROLET HEAVY AND LIGHT DUTY, (71138) 2003 GMC HEAVY AND LIGHT DUTY
Step 1: Remove the factory plastic hood that covers the area between the grille and radiator by removing the plastic plugs
or screws that fasten it in place.
Step 2: Remove the bolts and mounting plates from the bag kit.
Step 3: Place the SHADOW GRILLE insert over the grille making sure that it is centered on the vehicle.
Step 4: Reach between the grille and radiator and reinstall the bolts, plates and nuts onto the grille insert.
Step 5: Check to make sure the grille is properly in place and tighten the bolts just enough to hold the grille in place.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as this may cause the grille to crack.
(71105) 99-UP FORD SUPER DUTY PICKUP AND EXCURSION, (74105) HORIZONTAL SIDE VENTS
Step 1: Remove the four factory screws that hole the top of the factory grille in place.
Step 2: Remove the bolts and mounting plates from the bag kit.
Step 4: Place the SHADOW GRILLE insert over the grille making sure that it is centered on the vehicle. If you have
purchased the side vent pieces install them at this time. NOTE: The installation bolt will go though a hole in the
side vent that is closest to the center grille section.
Step 5: Carefully pull the grille forward and reach between the grille and radiator, install the bolts and mounting brackets
onto the grille insert and/or the flat washer and nut on the side vent pieces.
Step 6: Check to make sure the grille is properly in place and tighten the bolts just enough to hold the grille in place.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as this may cause the grille to crack.
(71103) 94-UP DODGE RAM
Step 1: Remove the bolts and mounting plates from the bag kit.
Step 2: Place the SHADOW GRILLE insert over the grille making sure that it is centered on the vehicle.
Step 3: Reinstall the plates and nuts onto the grille insert.
Step 4: Check to make sure the grille is properly in place and tighten the bolts just enough to hold the grille in place.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as this may cause the grille to crack.
Note: Please adjust horizontal blades if irregular. This is the result of shipping and handling outside of Putco’s control.
Note: PUTCO recommends applying a high quality automotive wax to maintain the original appearance.
INSTRUCTION #IN31100 – August 2001
LIMITED WARRANTY
Putco guarantees it’s Stainless Steel and Aluminum products against defects in workmanship and material for as
long as you own your vehicle. Black products have a 90-day warranty on the painted surface. Any defects
resulting from faulty material or workmanship will be warranted by Putco and repaired or replaced at our
discretion. Putco assumes no extra labor costs. Damages caused by freight carriers, improper installation,
misuse, collision, or neglect will not be warranted by Putco.
