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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 tech@trexbillet.com to verify fitment and assist with 

technical questions. All other inquires can be directed to info@trexbillet.com. 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

Summary of Contents for TEX-51127

Page 1: ...RIFY 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 Ta...

Page 2: ...he 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 STE...

Page 3: ...st 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...

Page 4: ...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 FIG...

Page 5: ...ng 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 al...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...curely 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...

Page 8: ...or 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 wor...

Page 9: ...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 availa...

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