any shortcuts on changing front grille?

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May 1, 2013 | 11:37 AM

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info@trinityautosport

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no need to remove the bumper completely but yes the top would be loosened. we install them by taking off the 5 bolts under the weather strip, stick our hand in behind and get the bottom tabs first.

May 1, 2013 | 11:41 AM

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Texas_Vol

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Originally Posted by Blaze46

Texas_Vol did you have to take out the 4 screws under the weather stripping? Or could you release the tab from the top enough to get in and get the others?

On second thought, I did take them out.

May 1, 2013 | 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE

I removed my grills without taking off the bumper.

It's been a long time but I remember it being a bitch to do it without breaking the clips. I probably broke 1 or 2 of them. Once the grill is out, installing the new grill is a breeze.

I broke 1 as well.

May 1, 2013 | 05:39 PM

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doughboy540

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i shouldve proof read my quest..

duh not take the bumper but loosening the bumper either way i installed my rpi scoop nd matte grille in under 40 min with proper tools and no broken tabs

thanx all for the advice!!