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IMPORTANT: PLEASE KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE !Copyright 2010 by E&G Classics, Inc. All right reserved. The reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or any electronic, mechanical, or other means, no known or hereafter invented,

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Part #: Complete 1297-0104-11

Notes to the Technician/Installer:E&G is proud to present this package to you and reminds you that for tech-nical information, contact E&G Tech Support at 410-381-4900. Do not at-

tempt the installation of any E&G product without first reading the detailed

instructions. E&G Classics will not warrant damaged parts or the vehi-

cle due to altered installation instructions.

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Important information before you begin:

Ifthis E&G grille installation kit includes grille hole location template(s) to drill mounting holes in the vehicle,you MUST verify that the template(s) provided in this kit match the mounting pin locations on the grille(s).

Prior to drilling the mounting holes, place the assembled grilles mounting pins over the template(s) provided

and make sure that the pin and hole locations are the same. If they do not match, please call 410-381-4900

and ask for technical assistance. Thank you.

1. Open the hood and remove the eleven (11) factory plastic push

fasteners. Push down on the center of the fasteners until they

click to release them, then remove the radiator support panel

cover.

2. Once the radiator support panel has been removed, remove the

six (6) factory plastic push pins securing the top of the grille to the

radiator support panel. Insert a small flat blade screwdriver inbe

tween the center and body of the pin and twist it to lift the center

of the pin up, releasing it.

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2011 Toyota Highlander

TOOLS REQUIREDAutomotive grade masking tape, small flat blade screwdriver, Long nosed pliers, awl or similar pointed

tool, .125 drill bit, electric drill, flat or semi-gloss black paint and a 9mm or 11/32 socket & wrench

Replacement Upper Heavy Mesh Grille

3. Pull out on the grille to expose the outer corner push pins. Re

move them by inserting a flat blade screwdriver inbetween the

center and body of the pin and twist it to lift the center of the pin

up, releasing it.

4. Remove the lower center push pin using the same method.

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5. Pull back on the side air deflectors that guide air through the radi-

ator, reach in underneath the bumper cover and lift up on the

outer mounting tab and pull the grille forward to being releasing it

from the bumper cover.

6. Repeat this procedure on the opposite side.

7. Pull the grille straight out to release the factory clips, removing

the grille from the bumper cover.

8. Squeeze the mounting clips on the back of the factory emblem to

remove it from the grille for future installation on the E&G mesh

grille.

9. Use long nose pliers to squeeze the mounting clips retaining the

factory rubber weatherstrip to the top of the factory grille. Rein-

stall this weatherstrip onto the top mounting plate on the E&G

mesh grille ( not shown).


10. Cut out and align the supplied lower hole location template

with the notches in the bumper cover and use masking tape to

hold it in place. Use an awl or similar pointed tool to mark the

hole locations onto the bumper cover. Untape the template, flip

it over and mark the holes on the opposite side.

11. Use a .125 (1/8) drill bit to drill through the marks made in the

previous step, then use the drill bit to connect the holes making

small mounting slots to allow for slight left to right grille adjust-

ments.

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12. Reinstall the outer and center lower factory push fasteners to

secure the top edge of the bumper cover.

13. Remove the protective masking tape from the edge of the grille

opening and retape it up to the centers of the holes drilled for

the E&G mesh grille mounting pins.

14. Make sure to tape up the inner edges of the headlights (as

shown). Use a scotch brite pad or extra fine sandpaper to break

the gloss on the paint of the bumper cover and the exposed

areas on the headlights.

15. For vehicles painted colors other than black or dark blue: Apply

flat or semi-gloss black paint to the exposed edge of the bumper

cover. For all vehicles: Apply flat or semi-gloss black paint to

everything inside the factory grille opening that would be visible

through the E&G mesh grille.


16. Break off the factory mounting tabs from the back of the grille

emblem.

17. Install the supplied .045 x 1/4 double faced tape to the back o

the factory emblem as shown.

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18. Peel off the backing from the double faced tape, align the em-

blem onto the supplied emblem mounting plate and press to-

gether firmly enough to set the tape.

19. Use a soft, clean cloth to prevent scratching the factory em-

blem. Center the emblem assembly onto the E&G mesh grille

and install it using the supplied large black plastic washers, #10

s.s. lock washers and #8-32 s.s. hex nuts.

20. Align the mounting pins on the mesh grille into the slots drilled in

the bumper cover, starting at the center and work your way out

towards the sides. Make sure the outer mounting tabs pass

through the factory slots in the bumper cover. Once all the pins

are in the mounting slots, press the grille firmly into place.

21. Carefully reach down to the outer lower corners of the grille an

while pushing in on the grille, bend down the lower outer mount-

ing tabs to secure the lower corners of the mesh surround.


22. Reinstall the upper factory push pins removed in Step 2. 23. Once the grille is secured, remove the protective masking tap

from the bumper cover. It may be necessary to lift up on the

grille slightly if it appears that the tape my get caught and break.

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E&G Classics Warranty Information:E&G Classics, Inc. warrants its chrome parts and products to be free from defects in ma-

terial, workmanship or finish for Thirty-Six (36) months from the date of shipment by E&G.

This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at E&G Classics option, of the defec-

tive part or product.Full E&G Classics warranty information is available online @

www.egclassics.com. Just click on the product warranty icon.

For E&G Classic Product Returns:Please contact the authorized E&G Classics Dealer where you purchased our prod-

uct from in regards to any workmanship or warranty claims. All items returned to

E&G Classics must have a return authorization number issued by us for inspection

or a defective product and or warranty issue. All merchandise sent back to E&G

Classics without proper paperwork or authorization will be rejected and returned.

Quanity: Description: Part Number:

1 Upper Mesh Grille - Complete *******************

1 Installation Hardware 1297-1902-11

1 Hole Location Template 1297-0039-11

2 Large Black Plastic Washers 1999-0264-00

2 #10 S. S. Lock Washers 1999-9555-00

2 #8-32 S. S. Hex Nuts 1999-9072-00

1 Emblem Mounting Plate 1297-0158-11

18 .045 x 1/4 Double Faced Tape 3004-9250-92

Part #1297-0104-11

24. Reinstall the radiator support panel using the factory push fas

teners. You will have to slightly pry out on the fingers of the push

pins in order to push the insert past the indent where the pin

body expands and holds the cover in place.

25. Peel off the protective cover from the mesh grille surround. Use

a mild solvent and a soft, clean cloth to remove any glue residue

from the surrounds. Use alcohol or glass cleaner and a soft,

clean cloth to remove any solvent residue from the surrounds.


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26. Finished Installation

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