Bumper Grill Install Question?

xravedreamsx · 03-06-2006, 03:10 PM

To install the bumper grill I am suppose to remove the stock plastic shroud.

I can't seem to get the darn thing off. I tried taking out the mounting tabs on the top part, but then I can figure out how to get the bottow part loose or out.

Any of those who have installed a bumper grill and removed this have any help?

**helomech** · 03-06-2006, 03:13 PM

I just fiqured this out yesterday, they are 6 nuts holding it on. I used a 1/2 inch socket. 4 on the bottom and 1 on each side. PITA if you ask me, and I broke 3 of the plastic bolts on the bottom putting it back on.

Sammy Sandbag · 03-06-2006, 03:14 PM

I suppose this depends on which grille you are using, but with mine (Mr. Grille) the OE plastic shroud stays in place.

xravedreamsx · 03-06-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by helomech

I just fiqured this out yesterday, they are 6 nuts holding it on. I used a 1/2 inch socket. 4 on the bottom and 1 on each side. PITA if you ask me, and I broke 3 of the plastic bolts on the bottom putting it back on.

How did u even get a ratchet in there to get them out?? I couldn't even see those bolts looking from under the truck?

**helomech** · 03-06-2006, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xravedreamsx

How did u even get a ratchet in there to get them out?? I couldn't even see those bolts looking from under the truck?

I pulled the top grill, and the skid plate. I had to use a shallow socket and a real small extension, and a small ratchet. It is a real PITA. Unless you want to pull the bumper it will be hard.

xravedreamsx · 03-06-2006, 04:12 PM

thanks. seems that i'll try to get it out, otherwise, i'm gonna try to improvise and see if I can do it with the scroud on it...

**helomech** · 03-06-2006, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xravedreamsx

thanks. seems that i'll try to get it out, otherwise, i'm gonna try to improvise and see if I can do it with the scroud on it...

Do you need the old grill, if not just pull on it and the little plastic studs will just break off.

**Blackbeauty** · 03-07-2006, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by xravedreamsx

thanks. seems that i'll try to get it out, otherwise, i'm gonna try to improvise and see if I can do it with the scroud on it...

I just used a box-end wrench fished down between the bumper and the shroud. It wasn't easy - ripped up the back of my hands on the edges of the bumper, but those taper nuts on the plastic only needed a few turns with the wrench and they turned by hand. PITA no matter how you look at it...