SDHQ 2019+ Ram 1500/TRX Dual Behind the Grille 10 Inch Light Mount Owner’s Manual

2019+ Ram 1500/TRX Dual
Behind the Grille 10 Inch Light Mount
Owner’s Manual

Product Packing List

Product: SDHQ-33-1202-G5
Description: 2019+ Ram 1500/TRX Dual Behind the Grille 10” Light Mount

(2) M6-1.0mm x 20mm S.S. Button Head Bolt
(2) M6 S.S. Oversized Washers
(4) 5/16″-18 x 1-1/4″ S.S. Button Head Bolt
(4) 5/16″ S.S Oversized Washers
(3) #8 Nylon Unthreaded Spacer, 1/4″ OD, 7/8″ Long
(3) #8-32 x 1-1/2” S.S. Button Head Bolt
(3) #8-32 18-8 S.S. Ny lock Nut
(3) #8 18-8 S.S. Washer
(32) ¼” SAE S.S. Washers
(4) 7/16” Billet Aluminum Spacers
(2) 3D Printed Shutter Motor Stoppers
(2) #10-32 x 1 1/2″ S.S. Button Head Bolts
(2) #10-32 S.S. Ny lock Nuts
(1) 1/4″-20 x 1 1/2″ S.S Button Head Bolt
(1) 1/4″-20 S.S. NY lock Nut
(1) Tube of Anti-Seize

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Product: SDHQ-33-1202-G5
Description: 19+ Ram 1500/TRX Dual Behind the Grille 10” Light Mount

(1) Driver Side Mount A SDHQ-33-1202-G5-AD
(1) Driver Side Mount B SDHQ-33-1202-G5-BD
(1) Passenger Side Mount A SDHQ-33-1202-G5-AP
(1) Passenger Side Mount B SDHQ-33-1202-G5-BP
(2) Lower Backer Mount SDHQ-33-1202-G5-C| (2) M6-1.0mm x 20mm S.S. Button Head Bolt
(2) M6 S.S. Oversized Washers
(4) 5/16″-18 x 1-1/4″ S.S. Button Head Bolt
(4) 5/16″ S.S Oversized Washers
(3) #8 Nylon Unthreaded Spacer, 1/4″ OD,
7/8″ Long
(3) #8-32 x 1-1/2” S.S. Button Head Bolt
(3) #8-32 18-8 S.S. NY lock Nut
(3) #8 18-8 S.S. Washer
(32) ¼” SAE S.S. Washers
(4) 7/16” Billet Aluminum Spacers
(2) 3D Printed Shutter Motor Stoppers
(2) #10-32 x 1 1/2″ S.S. Button Head Bolts
(2) #10-32 S.S. NY lock Nuts
(1) 1/4″-20 x 1 1/2″ S.S Button Head Bolt
(1) 1/4″-20 S.S. NY lock Nut
(1) Tube of Anti-Seize| 10mm and 7/16” sockets
Ratchet
7/16” wrench
6” extension
Swivel extension
Panel removal tools
Flat head screw driver
Level
Straight edge
Medium Strength Loctite

Tech Notes
Approximate Install Time: 2Hrs +
See diagrams on next page for guidance on what slots to use for your truck Use Anti-Seize on all hardware.
“Longhorn” style grille cannot run Dual OnX6 light bars AND Dual S8 light bars, but CAN run quad S8s
For ONx6 and other light bars narrower than 11-5/8”, Use the ¼” washers between the lights and mounts
If your truck has Active Grill Shutters, you will need to keep your motor from this assembly or you will have a CEL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY FROM START TO FINISH BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION!

Note: All slots can use either an S8 or OnX6 10” Light Bar, except the lower “Longhorn only” slot, which cannoli fit an S8. All grille styles, besides the Laramie, have the  ability to run (4) 10” light bars between the available slots and mounts.

1. Remove the Grille- Start by removing the (16) plastic clips that hold the cowl to the truck
2. Next remove the (8) 10mm bolts and (2) clips holding in the upper trim and upper grille assembly. Gently pull the upper trim towards the front of the vehicle and set aside.
3. Unclip the painted plastic under the headlight using your panel removal tool, starting from the grill side and working your way out to the fender. It is not necessary to fully remove this panel. (Note: This panel is particularly tight, carefully work all the clips one at a time.)
4. Use your 10mm socket and swivel extension to unbolt the (3 per side) silver bolts on the bottom of the grill, formerly covered by the painted plastic panel. Then unbolt the (1 per side) remaining bolts on the top of the grille.
5. Unclip any connectors behind the grille, remove grille and set aside.
6. Remove Active Grille Shutter Frame. Use your panel removal tool to remove the (4) push in clips and 10mm socket to unbolt the (4) bolts holding in the active grille  shutter frame. If you have a TRX then you can discard this frame now and skip to Step 10. If you have any other Ram 1500 besides a TRX, unplug the shutter motor and set frame on a table.
7. Removing Active Grill Shutter motor. First locate the plastic cover on the front of the shutter frame and slide it out of its spot as shown. Then using your panel removal tool, pry the outside edge of the frame to release the outside of the (2) shutters directly connected to the motor. Now unclip the (12) tabs holding the shutters to the inside of the frame and discard the cover. Fully remove the (2) shutters directly connected to the motor and now free the motor from the frame by pulling toward you.
8. With your freed shutter motor, plug it back into the vehicle and wait for the motor to actuate itself and place the (2) 3D Printed Shutter Motor Stoppers into the motor as shown; then thread in the ¼-20 x 1-1/2” bolt through the center with the (2) #10-32 x 1-1/2” bolts through the ends and tighten with the supplied nylock nuts. (Note: Be sure to run the bolts in with the heads on the white side of the motor)
9. Take either Driver or Passenger Mount B and the #8 bolts, nuts, spacers and washers, along with your removed shutter motor, and bolt the motor to the light mount with the white side facing the mount. See picture for positions of hardware.
10. Now you will need to temporarily unbolt the coolant reservoir on the passenger side of the grill opening. Unbolt the (2) 10mm bolts from the top and bottom of the reservoir and slide it upward out of its mount, then set aside. You do NOT have to open the cooling system.
11. Installing the Brackets. Start by loosening the (2) 10mm bolts holding on the hood latch, then carefully bend the bracket holding both horns backward toward the  radiator. Now, slide the Driver and Passenger Side Mount B into place behind the hood latch and snug the hood latch bolts up so that the mounts won’t fall. Similarly,  using the supplied M6 bolts and washers, bolt the Driver and Passenger Mount A into the upper bolt holes on the core support.
12. Now place both Lower Backer Mounts into the lower core support with the weld nuts facing toward the radiator and bolt them through Mounts on A & B on the Driver  and Passenger sides. (Note: Be sure to push the backer up into the core support as much as possible when installing)
13. Before tightening all the hardware, take your straight edge and level, then set them in a slot and level your mounts with your truck side to side. Then tighten all hardware. (Note: Place your desired lights in their slots to check fitment, there is a small amount of adjustability in the mounts for different styles of lights)
14. Install Light Bars. If you are mounting an OnX6 10” light bar then you need to place ¼” washers between the light and the mount. Place your lights in the appropriate  slots as seen on Page 4, some models can run (4) lights per truck (see picture below).
15. Wire up your lights and reassemble the truck in reverse order. Enjoy your SDHQ Built Behind the Grille Dual Light Mount! (Shown below is a quad light bar setup for a Ram Rebel).

Double check all hardware is installed correctly and tight
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