IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Quantity Set Set 5 Set 2 6 Upper & Lower Part # 059-00-05 Description Upper Mesh Grille Insert Lower Mesh Grille Insert Hardware Kit (components listed below) / I.D. x 7/8 O.D. Plastic Washer Upper Inner Retainers Upper Outer Retainers Upper Center Retainer Upper Retaining Clips Upper Hood Mounting Brackets #0-2 ESNA Lock Nuts SSD6SSBS Stainless Steel Rivets 0-2 x / Flat Head S.S. Screw Stainless Steel Retaining Clips SSDSSBS Stainless Steel Rivets Black Truss Head Screws 2005-06 Lincoln Navigator Heavy Metal 2 Piece Mesh Grille Installation Insturctions J 9 G6R Right Left Right Left Right Left Lower Part # 059-00L-05 Part No. 059-000-0 059-005-05 059-902-05 999-960-00 059-005-0 059-005-0 059-0055-0 059-0056-0 059-0057-0 059-0058-0 059-005-0 059-0052-0 999-299-00 999-009-00 999-0259-00 8-0059-05 999-929-00 999-952-00 Quantity Description Part No. Lower Mesh Grille Insert 059-005-05 Hardware Kit (components listed below) 059-90-05 6 Stainless Steel Retaining Clips SSDSSBS Stainless Steel Rivets Black Truss Head Screws 8-0059-05 999-929-00 999-952-00 IMPORTANT! The exposed edges of the stainless steel grille and mesh can be extremely sharp. Please handle with care. Notes to the Technician: E&G is proud to present this package to you and reminds you that for technical in - for ma tion, contact Lynn Eash or Lee Clary at 0-8-900. Do not at tempt in stal - la tion any E&G prod uct without first reading the detailed in struc tions. E&G Clas sics will not war rant dam aged parts or ve hi cle due to altered in stal la tion in struc tions.. Open the hood and remove the 0mm hex nuts at the top of the grille and the two 0mm hex bolts on each side mounting bracket (not shown). Place the grille on a flat clean work area and remove the five (5) upper mounting studs from the grille surround. Copyright 200 by E&G Classics, Inc. All right reserved. The reproduction or uti li za tion of this work in any form or any elec - tron ic, me chan i cal, or other means, no known or here af - ter in vent ed, including xe rog - ra phy, pho to copy ing, and re - cord ing, and in any in for ma - tion storage retrieval system is for bid den with out written per mis sion of owners. 2. Remove the plastic retaining tabs by twisting them out with a pair of long nosed pliers (as ahown). 2. Use a flat blade screw driver to unclip the factory insert from the chrome frame.. Remove the factory Lincoln emblem from the chrome surround (to be reused)..
5 6 7 5. Install the mesh insert into the back of the factory chrome surround. Install the upper mesh retainers using the factory mounting studs removed in step. Make suer you have the proper retainer in the correct orientation. The inner retainers are taller and will not work on the outer stud bosses. 6. Align the upper center mesh retainer and use a 7/2 drill bit to drill through the existing mounting hole and through the factory chrome surround. Countersink the hole in the emblem recess for flush screw installation. 7. Install the countersunk machine screw through the emblem recess and through the center retaining bracket and install the supplied ESNA lock nut and tighten. 8 0 8. Install the supplied black plastic washer underneath the center top mounting stud (as shown). 9. Install the five (5) lower mesh retaining clips onto the lower factory mounting tabs. Push down on the clips until it snaps over the mounting tab. 2 0. Tape the mesh grille up to the factory insert mounting tabs and paint the inside of the surround and the mounting tabs flat or semi-gloss black (/2 of the inside factory grille surround shown painted in contrast to the unpainted side for paint application area). Make sure you paint both sides.
2. Apply flat or semi-gloss black paint to the visible part of the A/C heat exchanger (radiator) as it will be visible through the mesh grille (one side is painted so you can see that it makes a big difference). 2. Carefully tape up the side of the headlights, exposing the side of the plastic lense that is beveled on an angle and the raised perimeter where the lense seals against the reflector. Scuff and apply flat or semi-gloss black paint to these areas as they will be visible through the mesh grille.. Install the E&G grille support brackets reusing the factory 0mm hex head bolts (hand tighten only at this time). 5 5. Align the Mesh grille onto the hood and reinstall the 0mm hex nuts across the top of the grille and tighten them. 5. Pull the side mounting brackets installed in the previous step as far forward as possible then tighten. This will prevent the grille frame from making contact with the headlights. 6. Align the hood mounting brackets with the factory chrome surround and tighten the 0mm hex bolts. Use a /8 drill bit to drill through the existing mounting hole in each hood mounting bracket and through the factory chrome surround (as shown). 7. Install the supplied stainless steel rivets to secure the chrome surround to the hood mounting brackets.
8 9 8. Remove the 5.5mm hex head screws securing the inner front fender splash panels to the front bumper cover ( screws per side) From underneath, remove the two large push fasteners behind the rubber air deflector securing the lower bumper cover brackets. 9. From underneath, remove the two large push fasteners behind the rubber air deflector securing the lower bumper cover brackets. IMPORTANT: Disconnect the electrical connectors from the driving lamps located in the bumper cover (not shown). 20. From inside the driver s front wheel well, remove four () push fasteners securing the small plastic panel and remove it from the inner wheel well. 2 2 22 2. Remove the three () 0mm hex head bolts that retain the headlights, unplug the wire harness and turn signal / side marker lamp connections and remove the headlight assemblies from the vehicle. 22. Remove the two (2) 0mm hex head bolts (per side) retaining the bumper cover to the front fenders. 2. Squeeze the center alignment pin together to release the bumper cover from the front fenders.
2 25 2. Carefully tape the paint on the bumper cover to protect the finish (not shown). Push down on the upper mounting tabs located under the headlights and across the center of the grille to release them. Carefully remove the bumper cover from the vehicle and place it onto a smooth, clean work surface. 25. Remove the factory grille insert by first removing the factory metal clips that retain the sides of the plastic factory grille insert. Pry them off with a flat blade screwdriver (not reused). 26. Push down to unclip each of the factory mount ing tabs that secure the insert into the bumper cover and remove it (not reused). 27 0 27. Align the E&G mesh section into the bumper cover opening. Make sure the mounting fingers on the bumper cover center bar are pushed through the slots cut in the mesh (slight trimming of the mounting fingers may be required) 28. The hollow arrows shown in the picture are the proper locations for the retaining clips. 29. Install three () mounting retainers (evenly spaced across the top) using the supplied /8 stainless steel rivets. Make sure that the tab is tight against the crimps in the mesh and the mounting leg is on top of the bumper cover to keep it hidden. The rivet head is the only thing that should be visible from the outside. Use of an angle drill (type shown) is necessary. 5 0. Install three () mounting retainers (as shown, evenly spaced across the bottom) using the supplied black truss head screws. Drill a /2 pilot hole through the first two (2) layers of plastic and allow the screw to self tap through the lower section of the bumper cover.
. Reinstall the factory black styrofoam bumper filler. Make sure the plastic push pins are lined up and inserted into the styrofoam. 2. Reinstall the bumper cover back onto the vehicle by reversing the removal procedure.. Reinstall the headlights, making sure all wire connectors are reconnected. Make sure to reconnect the lower driving lamps. WARRANTY INFORMATION: E&G Classics, Inc. warrants its chrome parts and products to be free from defects in ma - te ri al, workmanship or finish for Twenty-Four (2) 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 defective part or product. To obtain performance under this warranty you must:.) Present your E&G unit to an authorized distributor in your area with proof of purchase. 2.) If no distributor is available, contact E&G Classics (address below) for authorization to return unit..) Returns - All unauthorized returns will be refused. Merchandise approved by E&G for return must have been purchased within the Twenty-Four (2) months. All returns require an authorization number obtained from E&G and the actual return must be accompanied by the written authorization form filled out completely. All merchandise must be inspected upon receipt and shortages reported within 8 hours. All merchandise must be in a resalable condition. Merchandise must be packed carefully in the original packing. If original packing is no longer usable, repack item(s) comparable to original manner. All returns are subject to a 25% handling charge. Special order items are not returnable. Defective merchandise must have an explanation of the problem. No credit will be issued unless invoice number and date of purchase has been supplied. Manufacturer shall be sole judge of defects in a product..) UPS accounts - All returns must be prepaid. Do not send return shipments freight collect. Once E&G has made its decision and it is a claim against our warranty policy, E&G will credit incoming freight on damaged parts. 5.) No discontinued part or parts changed due to body style are returnable. For Return Authorization, write or telephone: E&G Classics, Inc., 890 McGaw Court, Columbia, MD 205 (0) 8-900 Attn.: Return De part ment You are responsible for inspecting all packages containing E&G Classics' parts and product immediately upon their receipt and must file a claim with the carrier for any damage dis clo sure by such inspection and notify E&G classics in writing at the above address of any such damage. This warranty does not extend to any of our products which have been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or have been altered or repaired in any way. This warranty does not cover any accidental or consequential damages for any breach of this warranty agree ment. E&G Classics shall have no responsibility for any loss of time, inconvenience, com mer cial loss or consequential damage, nor shall E&G be liable for any injury or damage to persons or property by reason of any defect in material, workmanship or finish of its parts or products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. 6