I need help fast with grille

[NC-Expy]

Hey guys I am installing my new grille, but I need a lot of help.

So far I've removed the headlights/parking lights, removed the plastic housing on top of the grille, unscrewed the front thing that holds the grille (8 screws I think) and removed the tabs holding that piece on the bottom.

There are two large tabs holding the grille into place (below the radiator) that I don't know how to get off. After getting those 2 things off that will remove the front housing completely and after that how do I remove the plastic OEM grille from it?

 

[Soldier777]

you have to pinch and pull at the same time on the 2 long brackets. There is a metal clip on end of each of the two long plastic pieces. As for removing the grill i used a flat head screw driver and needle nose pliers to slowly remove the OEM grill it just took patience for me.

 

[NC-Expy]

you have to pinch and pull at the same time on the 2 long brackets. There is a metal clip on end of each of the two long plastic pieces. As for removing the grill i used a flat head screw driver and needle nose pliers to slowly remove the OEM grill it just took patience for me.

Can you be a little bit more detailed? I tried going back and pinching on whatever but there really isn't anything to pinch.

 

[Soldier777]

At the end of the 2 long brackets there are metal clips. If you have removed all the screws which should be the 1. ones on the top (6total i believe)2. the ones behind the signal lights (4 total 2 on each side) & 3. the plastic stoppers or what ever there called(they snap in) at the bottom (i think 8 total 4 on each side), then you should be able to just pull the whole thing strait out. those long clips are more for support and if all the screws and stoppers are out then you should be able to jut pull it strait with no issues at all.

 

[NC-Expy]

At the end of the 2 long brackets there are metal clips. If you have removed all the screws which should be the 1. ones on the top (6total i believe)2. the ones behind the signal lights (4 total 2 on each side) & 3. the plastic stoppers or what ever there called(they snap in) at the bottom (i think 8 total 4 on each side), then you should be able to just pull the whole thing strait out. those long clips are more for support and if all the screws and stoppers are out then you should be able to jut pull it strait with no issues at all.

I guess I need to pull harder? I don't want to break anything... And all of the screws and fasteners that you mentioned were removed, like I said it's just those 2 brackets that are keeping me from getting it off.

 

[Soldier777]

try pinching the metal with a needle nose pliers or something. i just did mine yesterday and it just came right out. My metal bracket was a little lose so maybe thats why it was so easy.

 

[NC-Expy]

try pinching the metal with a needle nose pliers or something. i just did mine yesterday and it just came right out. My metal bracket was a little lose so maybe thats why it was so easy.

ok I finally got the damn thing off, after tons of blood was dripping from my hands... It was REALLY stuck on there.

Anyways... now I don't know how to install the stupid grille.

Does it mount to the front end housing that I took off, or does it mount to the truck itself?

 

[Soldier777]

it mounts to the housing. You should see the factory grill is held on by clips. take your time and wedge them off. I just went in a circle.

 

[NC-Expy]

it mounts to the housing. You should see the factory grill is held on by clips. take your time and wedge them off. I just went in a circle.

I cut them all off with pliers and ended up breaking off a piece of the housing... I got really pissed off, but I super glued it back on and now you can't even tell. But all those little tabs are off and the aftermarket grille is sitting on top, but i don't know how to mount it? It comes with screws and tabs... that's it. No instructions.

 

[NC-Expy]

 

[NC-Expy]

Ah, screw it. One of my buddies said he'd come over later and help me out. I'm pretty sure I took care of all the hard work, I'm just too stupid to figure out the simple stuff.

 

[Soldier777]

sorry i have never installed one of those i did my own custom grill. The taking it off part was the same. Hopefully your friend will figure it out for you

 

[Petrini]

The tabs mount to the back of the billet grille first, then the billet grille mounts to the fiberglass header panel (on the truck). Once the tabs are mounted to the grille, it should should stay on the truck temporarily without screwing yet. Just be careful not to bump it and knock it off while test fitting it. Once the grille is temporarily held onto the header panel of the truck with just the pressure of the tabs, center it (left to right) and place the factory grille trim piece back on the truck (over the grille). Attach the factory grille trim piece to hold it in place with a couple of the original mounting screws. Once that is secure, reach behind and push/pull the billet grill forward so that it sits flush against the back of the factory grille trim piece all the way around and mark the holes on the header panel where the tabs are. Take the factory trim piece off, take the billet grille off, and drill the holes where you maked them. Put the billet grille back on and install the screws, but leave them loose. Reinstall the factory grille trim piece, push/pull the billet grille forward, once flush all the way around- tighten the screws. And youre done.

 

[NC-Expy]

The tabs mount to the back of the billet grille first, then the billet grille mounts to the fiberglass header panel (on the truck). Once the tabs are mounted to the grille, it should should stay on the truck temporarily without screwing yet. Just be careful not to bump it and knock it off while test fitting it. Once the grille is temporarily held onto the header panel of the truck with just the pressure of the tabs, center it (left to right) and place the factory grille trim piece back on the truck (over the grille). Attach the factory grille trim piece to hold it in place with a couple of the original mounting screws. Once that is secure, reach behind and push/pull the billet grill forward so that it sits flush against the back of the factory grille trim piece all the way around and mark the holes on the header panel where the tabs are. Take the factory trim piece off, take the billet grille off, and drill the holes where you maked them. Put the billet grille back on and install the screws, but leave them loose. Reinstall the factory grille trim piece, push/pull the billet grille forward, once flush all the way around- tighten the screws. And youre done.

Lol I wish you would've given me these instructions about four hours ago... Everything's in now, just haven't put the lower billet grille in yet. Unfortunately during the process the plastic housing that held the original OEM grille got pretty scratched up to the point where I'm not happy with it anymore, so I'll either have it painted or I'll purchase another one online. Other than that, everything went fairly smoothly. Thanks for the help man.

 

[Petrini]

Lol I wish you would've given me these instructions about four hours ago... Everything's in now, just haven't put the lower billet grille in yet. Unfortunately during the process the plastic housing that held the original OEM grille got pretty scratched up to the point where I'm not happy with it anymore, so I'll either have it painted or I'll purchase another one online. Other than that, everything went fairly smoothly. Thanks for the help man.

sorry bro

 

[walnuts4x4]

I remember having that same problem.... I got my grill off of ebay and no directions... its on my truck dont know if it is right but its holding for 2 years now....lol post some pics when you are done