Grille Removal

1. Park your truck in a flat level area.  Under most conditions you have enough clearance to do this with the car on the ground, however having access to a lift can make some parts slightly easier.
   
   
2. Using your trim tool, remove the two clips holding the inlet snorkel in place
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3. Pull out the remaining seven clips holding the upper grille/radiator cover in place and remove it from the car, you'll probably need to lift up the snorkel gently to pull it free.
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4. Remove the one clip on either side of the car holding the top of the headlight bezel in place.
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5. Pop the headlight bezel free where it meets the center piece of the bumper.  Gently pull outward on the top of the headlight bezel and pop it free of the clips.  You should be able to leave it attached on the outside as completely removing them isn't needed.
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6. Remove the three clips on either side holding the rubber radiator shroud in place on the grille shroud.
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7. You can leave the clips holding it to the core support.
   
   

8. Remove the four 10mm bolts on the top of the grille using your socket.

   Note
   These bolts, like many others go straight into metal (some into plastic).  Make sure to avoid torquing these bolts too hard either when loosening or tightening these bolts as it's very easy to strip them out on accident.

   
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9. Undo the two electrical plugs on the top center of the grille structure by depressing the clip then pulling them out.
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10. Gently spread the retainer ring on the washer line and unplug the hose.
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11. Using your trim tool again, remove the two clips holding the harnesses to the support.
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12. Undo the two 8mm bolts on each lower corner of the grille using your extension and an 8mm socket.
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13. Remove the front grille assembly and set it somewhere safe!
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