Steps to replace grill lids with shoulder bolts, grill lids with hinges, and portable grill lids.
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Lids with Shoulder Bolts
Lids with shoulder bolts will have a bolt on each side of the grill with a washer and nut holding the bolt in place on the inside of the grill barrel.
Applicable Grills
- Silverton 620
- Silverton 810
- Silverton XL
- Timberline 850
- Timberline 1300
Replacing a Lid with Shoulder Bolts
- Remove nut and washer located on the inside of the grill barrel on each side of the grill.
- Slide the shoulder bolts out from each side.
- Remove old lid.
- Place replacement lid on grill and line up the holes on the lid with the holes in the grill barrel.
- Insert shoulder bolt through the lid (from the outside).
- On inside of the grill, place the washer over the end of the shoulder bolt and screw the nut on. Repeat on other side.
Lids with Hinges & Door Stop Arc
Hinged lids will have screws that attach the hinge to both the grill lid and grill barrel. They also have a door stop arc to prevent the lid from opening too far.
Applicable Grills
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Replacing a Lid with Hinges
- Remove 4 screws (8 screws in total) from each hinge that are attached to the grill's backsplash.
Remove the Lid. - Attach lid hinges to replacement lid: install the top of the hinge to the lid with 4 screws on each hinge- no wrong way to put them on; hinges are reversible.
- Install the lid handle with 2 screws/2 washers and ensure the mica sheet is installed as well - 2 mica sheets (1 on each side of the handle) sit between the lid handle and the lid.
- Place the replacement lid on the grill.
- Align lid hinge holes with holes on the grill's backsplash.
- Secure the lid by attaching the bottom of the lid hinges to the grill's backsplash with 4 screws.
Door Stop Arc
Many grill models have a door stop arc to prevent the lid from opening too far. Follow the steps below for door stop arc replacement. Ensure that correct door arc is used (right arc/left arc).
Applicable SKUs
- KIT0789- Right Door Stop Arc (includes 2 screws and 2 lock washers)
- KIT0807- Left Door Stop Arc (includes 2 screws and 2 lock washers)
Replacing a Door Stop Arc
- Remove 2 screws from the door arc that is attached to the grill lid.
- Slide old door arc out.
- Attach new arc to the grill lid, making sure the bottom of the arc is underneath the lip on the grill barrel.
Portable Grill Lids
Portable grills have a hinged lid.
Applicable Grills
- PTG
- Ranger
- Scout
- Tailgater- ARC Controller
- Tailgater-Digital Elite Controller
- Trailhead
Replacing a Portable Grill Lid
- Remove 4 screws (8 screws in total) from each hinge that are attached to the grill's backsplash.
Remove the Lid. - Attach lid hinges to replacement lid: install the top of the hinge to the lid with 4 screws on each hinge- no wrong way to put them on; hinges are reversible.
- Install the lid handle with 2 screws/2 washers and ensure the mica sheet is installed as well - 2 mica sheets (1 on each side of the handle) sit between the lid handle and the lid.
- Place the replacement lid on the grill.
- Align lid hinge holes with holes on the grill's backsplash.
- Secure the lid by attaching the bottom of the lid hinges to the grill's backsplash with 4 screws.