IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Notes to the Technician: Copyright © 2004 by E&G

2004-08 Cadillac XLR E&G is proud to present this package to
you and reminds you that for technical in-
Classic Upper & Lower formation, contact Lynn Eash or Lee Clary
Stainless Steel at 410-381-4900. Do not attempt instal-
lation any E&G product without first read-
Mesh Grilles ing the detailed instructions. E&G Classics
will not warrant damaged parts or vehicle
E 23 G6R due to altered installation instructions.
Classics, Inc.
All right reserved. The repro-
duction or utilization of this
work in any form or any elec-
tronic, mechanical, or other
means, no known or hereaf-
ter invented, including xerog-
raphy, photocopying, and re-
cording, and in any informa-
tion storage retrieval system
is forbidden without written
permission of owners.

Part #1335-0102-04
Quantity Description Part No.
1 Classic Mesh Grille Complete - Upper ************
Includes: XLR Classic Grille Frame 1335-0141-04
XLR Classic Mesh Insert 1335-0020-04
XLR Classic Hood Moulding 1335-0050-04
XLR Classic Upper Mounting Plate 1335-0206-04
(2) XLR Mesh Retainers 1335-0029-04
1 LowerMesh Grille Frame 1335-0023-04
1 Lower Mesh Grille Section 1335-0021-04
1 Hardware Kit (components listed below) 1335-1902-04
1 XLR Emblem Mounting Plate 1335-0035-00
5 #8-32 ESNA Half Nuts 1999-0065-00
5 Black Plastic Washers 1999-0256-00 1. Remove the radiator support cover by removing the fac- 2 3
2 #8-32 S.S. Hex Nuts 1999-9072-00 tory push pins and remove the cover (to be reinstalled).
2 #10 S.S. Lock Washers 1999-9555-00 Use masking tape to prevent marking the cover with the
1’ .030” x 1” Double Faced Tape 3004-9240-92 tool.
2 1.006” x .189” x .062” Black Washers 1999-0264-00
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
E&G Classics, Inc. warrants its chrome parts and products to be free from defects in 2. Carefully apply several layers of masking tape around the
material, workmanship or finish for Forty-Eight (48) months from the date of shipment
by E&G. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement, at E&G Classics option, 4 painted grille surround to protect the factory paint.
of the defective part or product. 3. Remove the top torx T-30 fasteners retaining the grille.
To obtain performance under this warranty you must:
1.) 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 authori-
zation to return unit.
3.) Returns - All unauthorized returns will be refused. Merchandise approved by E&G
for return must have been purchased within the Forty-Eight (48) 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 merchan-
dise must be inspected upon receipt and shortages reported within 48 hours. All
merchandise must be in a resalable condition. Merchandise must be packed careful
ly in the original packing. If original packing is no longer usable, repack item(s) com
parable 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.
4.) 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 pol-
icy, 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., 8910 McGaw 4. Use a plastic tucking tool (to make sure you do not dam-
Court, Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 381-4900 Attn.: Return Department. age the paint) to seperate the bumper cover plastic from
You are responsible for inspecting all packages containing E&G Classics' parts and product imme- the grille lower mounting studs and pull straight out on
diately upon their receipt and must file a claim with the carrier for any damage disclosure by such in- the bottom of the grille to unclip the bottom studs.
spection 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 IMPORTANT! The lower studs are under tension and
been altered or repaired in any way. This warranty does not cover any accidental or consequential require maximum effort on your part to release as the 5. For XLR’s painted any other color than black: Use masking
damages for any breach of this warranty agreement. E&G Classics shall have no responsibility for any tape to tape around the grille return as shown. Apply flat
loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damage, nor shall E&G be liable for any mounting hole is slightly smaller than the stud that snaps
injury or damage to persons or property by reason of any defect in material, workmanship or finish into it. Carefully unclip one stud at a time, working your or semigloss black paint to everything inside the grille
of its parts or products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other opening and the edge of the grille opening return.
rights which may vary from state to state. way from one side to the other. Do not start in the center.
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6. Remove the factory wreath & crest emblems from the
Cadillac grille. The wreath is taped on, while the crest
unclips. Remove the crest from the base. Apply new dou-
ble faced tape to the back of the wreath (not shown)
and crest (as shown) and attach it to the E&G mounting
plate.
10. Carefully align the E&G grille into the grille opening,
making sure the two outer and center studs and the
lower alignment tabs across the bottom of the grille fit
into the factory mounting holes. Lean the grille out at
the top for access and install a small black plastic washer
onto each stud and install an 8-32 ESNA half nut and,
once the grille is centered, completely tighten.
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7. Fasten the emblem mounting plate to the center of the
E&G Grille using the 1.006” x .189” x .062” black plastic
washers, #10 lock washers and #8-32 S.S. hex nuts. Do
not use ESNA nuts.
8. Apply silicone to the back of the crest emblem to perma-
nently secure the emblem to the mesh insert
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11. Make sure the bumper cover is tight against the mesh
and grille frame once the ESNA nuts are tightened.
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9. Use a 3/16” drill bit to enlarge the outer two (2) mounting
holes where the outer studs on the E&G grille will pass
through (slot the holes longer to the inside). Use the
3/16” drill bit to clean up the remaining mounting slots by
laying the drill down at the angel show (use extreme care
not to damage the paint).
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12. Reinstall the factory torx T-30 screws with the supplied
1” O.D. x 3/16” I.D. black plastic washers.
13. Make sure that the surface of the grille frame is protrud-
ing past the surface of the bumper cover approximately
1/16”.
14. Use an adhesive promoter such as Pro-
Bond or equivalent and apply it to the
front edge of the hood. 16
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IMPORTANT:
Make sure that you do not apply the adhe-
sive promoter to the surface of the hood
that the stainless cap will not cover as it 17
will stain the paint. Align the hood cap and
use a grease penicl to mark the top edge
once the cap is flush with the bottom edge
of the hood.
Use masking tape and cover (1/8” below
the grease pencil mark) to cover the sec- 17. WARNING: The cap must be perfectly aligned with the
15. Test fit the stainless steel cap onto the hood to make edges of the frame before the tape is allowed to make
tion of the front edge of the hood that the sure it fits perfectly flat. Adjust the cap as needed for a contact with the hood. If the cap is not properly aligned
cap will not cover to protect the paint dur- perfect fit. before tape adhesion, you will damage the cap trying to
ing adhesive promoter application. 16. Once test fitted, peel back a section from each piece of remove it.
double faced tape, align the cap, peel off the tape back- 18. Once the cap is on, open the hood and reinstall the
ing and press firmly into place. radiator support panel cover to finish.

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19. Raise the XLR to a comfortable working level, allowing

access behind the center of the front bumper cover.
20. Align the mesh and frame into the center opening of the 22. Lower the vehicle to finish.
lower bumper cover, making sure the studs pass
through the factory lower grille (trimming of the factory
grille may be required).
21. Install the supplied black plastic washers and #8-32
ESNA half nuts to secure. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or
you will dent the grille frame.

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