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2010 Nissan Altima E&G is proud to present this package to
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Grille Installation at 410-381-4900. Do not attempt instal-
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Mesh Grille Part # 1081-0102-10 “Black Ice” Mesh Grille Part # 1081-B102-10 1
Quantity Description Part No. Quantity Description Part No.
1 Upper Mesh Grille (includes): ************ 1 Upper Mesh Grille (includes): ************
Stainless Steel Mesh Insert 1081-0020-10 “Black Ice” Stainless Steel Mesh Insert 1081-0020-10BI
Stainless Steel Surround 1081-0034-10 Stainless Steel Surround 1081-0034-10
Mounting Brackets Right Outer 1081-0158-10 Mounting Brackets Right Outer 1081-0158-10
Left Outer 1081-0159-10 Left Outer 1081-0159-10
Right Inner 1081-0156-10 Right Inner 1081-0156-10
Left Inner 1081-0157-10 Left Inner 1081-0157-10
(13) 8-32 ESNA Half Nuts 1999-0065-00 (13) 8-32 ESNA Half Nuts 1999-0065-00
Top Mounting Plate 1084-0210-10 Top Mounting Plate 1084-0210-10
1 Lower Mesh Grille Insert (includes) ************ 1 Lower Mesh Grille Insert (includes) ************
Stainless Steel Mesh Insert 1081-0021-10 “Black Ice” Stainless Steel Mesh Insert 1081-0021-10BI 2
Stainless Steel Surround 1081-0022-10 Stainless Steel Surround 1081-0022-10
Lower Retainer w/Pins 1081-0049-10 Lower Retainer w/Pins 1081-0049-10
(10) #8-32 ESNA Half Nuts 1999-0065-00 (10) #8-32 ESNA Half Nuts 1999-0065-00 1. Open the hood and remove the four (4) push pins retaining
1 Hardware Kit (components listed below)1081-1902-10 1 Hardware Kit (components listed below)1081-1902-10 the top of the grille to the support by pushing in on the cen-
(1) Emblem Mounting Plate w/Studs 1084-0154-07 (1) Emblem Mounting Plate w/Studs 1084-0154-07 ter of the pins until they click. Lift straight up to remove the
(2) #8 x 2” Countersunk Phillips Screws 5999-1925-00 (2) #8 x 1/2” Black Truss Head Screws 3999-9035-00
(1’) .045” x 3/4” Double Faced Tape 3004-9247-92 (1’) .045” x 3/4” Double Faced Tape 3004-9247-92 push pins (save pins for reinstallation).
(2) #10 Stainless Steel Lock Washers 1999-9555-00 (2) #10 Stainless Steel Lock Washers 1999-9555-00 2. Apply protective tape around the upper and lower grille open-
(2) #8-32 Stainless Steel Hex Nuts 1999-9072-00 (2) #8-32 Stainless Steel Hex Nuts 1999-9072-00 ings to protect the paint.
(5) #6 x 1/2” T-10 Torx Pin Head Screws 1999-0109-00 (5) #6 x 1/2” T-10 Torx Pin Head Screws 1999-0109-00
(1) T-10 Torx Pin Head Tool 1999-0107-00 (1) T-10 Torx Pin Head Tool 1999-0107-00

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“Q” Grille Part # 1081-0185-10Q
Quantity Description Part No.
1 Upper “Q” Grille (includes): ************
Stainless Steel “Q” Grille 1081-0184-10Q
(12) 8-32 ESNA Half Nuts 1999-0065-00
Top Mounting Plate 1084-0210-10
Mounting Brackets Right Outer 1081-0158-10
Left Outer 1081-0159-10 3
Right Inner 1081-0156-10
Left Inner 1081-0157-10
1 Lower “Q” Grille Insert 1081-0183-10Q
1 Hardware Kit (components listed below)1081-0182-10Q
(3) 1.006” x .187” x.062” Plastic Washers 1999-0264-00
(3) #8-32 ESNA Half Nuts 1999-0065-00
(2) #8 x 1/2” Black Truss Head Screws 3999-9035-00
(1’) .045” x 3/4” Double Faced Tape 3004-9247-92
(2) #10 Stainless Steel Flat Washers 3999-9551-00 4. Use a long flat blade screw driver and push down on the
(2) #10 Stainless Steel Lock Washers 1999-9555-00 3. To remove the stock grille, you must first squeeze the centers of the factory grille retaining clips and pull for-
(2) #8-32 Stainless Steel Hex Nuts 1999-9072-00 upper two (2) retaining clips and pull the top of the grille ward, releasing the factory grille from the bumper cover
(5) #6 x 1/2” T-10 Torx Pin Head Screws 1999-0109-00 (grille shown removed for clarity).
(1) T-10 Torx Pin Head Tool 1999-0107-00 forward.
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5. Remove the factory emblem from the O.E. grille by push-
ing in on the four (4) mounting tabs and push the
emblem out from the back.
6. Squeeze the bottom mounting tabs and remove the hood
prop rod holder from the factory grille.
6. For light colored vehicles, tape up the 1/2” inward of the
upper grille opening and scuff the factory paint. Apply
semi gloss or flat black paint to everything inside the
upper and lower grille openings that are not already
black.

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7. Remove the upper and lower mounting tabs from the
back of the emblem.
8. Install double faced tape to the back of the emblem (as 9. For Mesh Grilles: Align the emblem onto the emblem
shown). mounting plate, align the outer edges and press the
emblem firmly to the plate to set the tape.
For “Q” Grilles: Align the emblem onto the “Q” grille and
press the emblem firmly to the plate to set the tape (not
shown).

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 IMPORTANT! The exposed edges of the stainless steel grille and mesh can be ex- tremely sharp. Please handle with care.
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10. Once the emblem is double faced taped to the emblem
mounting plate, break off the side mounting tabs prior to
grille installation.
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13. Carefully align the upper grille into place, making sure all
four (4) lower mounting tabs fit into the lower slots in the
bumper cover. Press firmly at all lower tab locations until the
tabs snap into the slots.
14. Reinstall the factory upper push pins to secure the top of the
E&G “Q” or Mesh grille.
15. IMPORTANT: If the grille is too high, it may hit the hood.
Carefully close the hood and check the clearance. If you
need to move the grille down, remove the grille and bend
the lower mounting brackets up until the grille is centered in
the opening. If the grille is too low and will not fit inside the
opening, bend the lower mounting brackets down to raise
the grille up enough to fit inside the factory opening.
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11. Install the assembled emblem onto the mesh section by
aligning the mounting tabs on the emblems through the
slots in the mesh grille and install the supplied black
plastic washers, #10 lock washers and #8-32 hex nuts
then once the emblem assembly is centered, tighten.
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14. Once the grille is installed and adjusted, use a long 1/8”
(.125”) drill bit and drill through the centers of the exist-
ing holes in the top plate and through both layers of
plastic below the hole. You must drill straight down to
catch both layers of plastic (see figure A).
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12. Before installing the upper grille, use a flat blade screw
driver top bend the centers of all four (4) lower mount-
ing brackets down as shown. This will allow the lower
mounting brackets to snap into the factory slots in the
bumper cover.
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15. Install the supplied #8 x 2” countersunk phillips screws,
making sure that they pass through both layers of plastic
(see figure A).
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Figure A. #8 x 2” countersunk phillips screw installed
through both layers of factory plastic.
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12. Before installing the upper grille, bend the centers of all
four (4) lower mounting brackets down as shown. This
will allow the lower mounting brackets to snap into the
factory slots in the bumper cover.
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16. Reinstall the hood prop rod holder removed in Step into 12. Before installing the upper grille, bend the centers of all
the rectangular opening in the top plate. four (4) lower mounting brackets down as shown. This
will allow the lower mounting brackets to snap into the
factory slots in the bumper cover.
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18. Install tape at the sides and bottom of the lower grille 21. Carefully peel back the protective masking tape from
opening. around the lower mesh grille. Peel the tape back over
19. Align the lower mesh grille into place, making sure the itself to minimize tape breakage. Pulling down on the
mounting pins fit into the slots drilled in Step . bumper cover underneath the mesh grille will help
20. Push the top of the grille in until the mesh is tight increase the gap, making it easier to remove the tape.
against the center bar and use a 1/16” drill bit to drill
through the existing holes in the small mounting tabs
and install the supplied #6 x 1/2” T-10 Torx pin head
screws (not shown).
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A of defects in a product.
22. For vehicles equipped with a front license plate bracket:
Modify the lower portion of the front bracket by removing
the center mounting leg (A).
23. Once the front license plate bracket has been modified,
reinstall it using the factory hardware.
25. Finish removing the protective tape. Thoroughly clean the
grilles (using a mild solvent to remove any glue residue left
from the protective covering, followed by glass cleaner to
remove any solvent residue) once you are finished the instal-
lation. CAUTION! Be careful while cleaning as the edges of
the stainless steel can be very sharp.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
E&G Classics, Inc. warrants its chrome parts and products to be free from defects in mate-
rial, workmanship or finish for Twenty-Four (24) 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:
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 authorization to
return unit.
3.) Returns - All unauthorized returns will be refused. Merchandise approved by E&G for
return must have been purchased within the Twenty-Four (24) 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 inspect-
ed upon receipt and shortages reported within 48 hours. All merchandise must be in a
resalable condition. Merchandise must be packed carefully in the original packing. If orig-
inal 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
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 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., 8910 McGaw
Court, Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 381-4900
Attn.: Return Department
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 disclosure
by such inspection and notify E&G classics in writing at the above address of any such dam-
age. This warranty does not extend to any of our products which have been subject to mis-
use, 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 agreement.
E&G Classics shall have no responsibility for any loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss
or consequential damage, nor shall E&G be liable for any injury or damage to persons or prop-
erty 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.