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How to Install a Rugged Ridge Stainless Steel Grille Insert on your 2007-2014 Wrangler JK

Installation Time

1 hours

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1. Open vehicle hood, remove grill rivets with a flat tool (e.g.Screwdriver). Unplug marker lights. Pull grill off from spring clips attached at bottom of grill. Save components removed.

NOTICE Aftermarket winch and/or bumper may need to be removed. 


2. Place grill insert and grill fasteners inside grill.

NOTICE Cutout in grill insert should be positioned to the lower side of grill on driver’s side. (Circled in Red) 


3. Press grill insert firmly against grill. Use grill fasteners as a guide to mark where to drill.


4. Use 3/16” drill bit to cut holes previously marked.


CAUTION: Cutting/Sharp Edge Hazard: Cut carefully using gloves and eye protection.


5. Place grill insert and grill fasteners inside grill. With hardware provided, fasten the grill insert. Re-attach grill to vehicle and  reconnect marker lights.