Removal top Grille

[Ruby6689]

I thought I would surprise my husband for his birthday and buy him the replacement grille with the Chevy badge (he wanted it) It came with no instructions and I am having trouble trying to remove the existing one. I was told by the supplier that it could be fitted easily but no instructions were supplied. I have managed to get the cover off under the bonnet to expose the grille and the screws that attach it at the top but the clips will not release.

Is there an easy way to unclip the top grille part or do I need to remove the wheels, bumper, wiring loom etc first.

I was lead to believe it was a simple job that required just removing the top grille only.

Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[arronm]

Fitting Instructions for Front Grille - Chevy SS Forum

 

[Ruby6689]

Thank you very much arronm, I did see these diagrams but was hoping there may have been a way to remove just the top without having to dismantle half the front end...lol

 

[ndwalters]

I have removed my grille without removing everything else.

Juts remove the cover over the radiator and all the screws to the top half of teh front bar (just what you see in figure 4 of the Fitting Instructions). Then carefully jimmy it out, took about 10 minutes.

 

[arronm]

If you read the pages. It tells you the easiest ways. I think there is other links as well

 

[Ruby6689]

Thank you, will give it another go.

 

[mpower]

replacement grille with the Chevy badge (he wanted it)

it's never too late for a divorce.

 

[Ruby6689]

it's never too late for a divorce.

True, but it would have happened a long time ago when I first mentioned buying a Kombi, he doesn't like them but we now have three. I'll put up with a Chev badge.

Couldn't find an easy way so after a morning of frustration Andy decided to get the mechanics at the business next to him to do it. It will never appeal to me but this one is his car.