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Old 08-28-2003, 08:48 AM
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Question How do you get the Grille off?

I have a 98 Z-28 and I want to install a new Billet front grille. How do you get the stock grille off without wrecking it? Do you have to remove the front bumper cover to expose the fasteners?

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Old 08-28-2003, 10:05 AM
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yes. it takes about 45 min to remove it.
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Old 08-28-2003, 01:18 PM
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O.K. so what's with that design??? Anyway, is it best to put it up on a hoist to do it? Can you get at the grille fasteners by just loosening off the bottom of the bumper cover? Maybe I should just trash the old grille??? Thoughts...? Comments...?
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Old 08-28-2003, 01:35 PM
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Just pull it off, you will never use it again and you cant put it back on. Takes 45 seconds at the most.. seriously
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Yank it off. It takes some muscle, but you won't hurt anything. I had to do it and was hesitant because it took some effort.
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Old 09-18-2003, 02:18 PM
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Thanks...

It came off pretty easily, and it did not break! I just pulled it slowly at each side of the fasteners. The new Billet Grille took about 10 minutes to install and it looks awesome...
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