Well thanks to the wonderful search function, I cannot seem to locate any info. on how to remove the grille....not even in the DIY section. After much debate on whether or not to pull the trigger on the UT grille that I've been boycotting since it took them so long to deliver on, I finally did it....mostly in part because I ordered it up with the UT G2 rear spoiler and was able to get 10% off the total bill w/ free shipping.

Anyways, back to my question....has anyone come across instructions or a DIY on this forum on how to remove it? or can anyone help me out?

Thanks

 

its real easy, take off the 7 plastic rivets on top of the grill, then pull it out

 

in addition to that there is one clip on each side. just pulling the plastic caps wont free it.

 

There are the caps on the top and then two peices that snap onto the bumper on the bottom. It comes right off if you take off the caps and pull it outward from the bottom.

 

Crowbar. Steel tow boots help too.

 

Thanks guys & ttrank for chiming in (as I know you know how to remove it since you have the UT grille) .

 

I figured out how to change it when I put on my nismo bumper. It is not hard. You will see the lower clips when you look behind.

If you need more info, send me a PM and I'll post a pic tonight. I still have my oem grill in my garage.

 

Good explanation andycon. Here's what I do.

1. Remove the upper row of black plastic "clips" at the top of the grill

2. Use a long flat blade screw drive and turn the two recessed clips at the upper inside of the grill (you show in red) about 1/4 turn to release them.

3. Reach down behind the grill and find the tabs or guides with spring tabs. Depress them while gently pulling the grill forward.

4. Once the grill is released remove the two recessed clips from the body slots and remount (re-spring) them back in place on the grill.

5. Replacing the grill is now a simple matter of aligning the tabs and the two recessed clips and push the grill firmly into place.

6. Reinstall the upper mounting clips.

 

LOL! I just take a few tow hooks, attach the grille to my Tundra's tow package, put the car in reverse, and there you have it. It's so much easier that way.

 

Yeah...I know...We're all a bunch of smart a$$es

 

Great picts andycon...thanks a bunch!

Earl - you worded it like this is something you do often?.....

DenverG35X - ha ha...yeah, I've seen that Toyota commercial where the guy rips the garage door off using the truck...LOL ( I'm 99% sure that was a Tundra )......what a POS those trucks are...esp. the green '03 SR5's!

Ttrank - I don't recall from your other thread, but did you post up how much you paid to get the UT grille painted? I'm guessing it should run around $100-$125?

 

It should be about that much. My friend who owns a body shop did the grille and roof spoiler for free since he drinks a lot of my beer.

 

LMAO

 

okay you guys explained the main grill.. but what about the bottom two on the front bumper.. not too sure on how i am going to get those off and replace them with new street scene grills... post pics once installe.. im guessing i need to take off the housing on the inside of the wheel well