DIY Heritage Grille Install - (Remove and Reinstall Front Bumper/Fascia) - Page 6 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Silver2SSRS6spd · 12-27-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

Nice

looks like you could put some washers on the back side of the bumper to recess the hook a bit if you wanted too.

Well done

I have two washers on the back, the hook sticks out just enough to avoid damage to the bumper should someone have to stick a hook on the tow bar.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 01-03-2012, 11:30 PM

Here are some pictures of the tool for removing the trim tabs. I also included pictures of one being taken off. Does anyone have a cheap source for the trim tabs, I'm missing one and would like to purchase some spares.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-03-2012, 11:33 PM

Lemme take a look in my box o' goodies....I might have a few.

how many you need?

PM me if I forget.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 01-03-2012, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Lemme take a look in my box o' goodies....I might have a few.

how many you need?

PM me if I forget.

I need two now. I'm willing to purchase them if someone has a source with a decent price.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-04-2012, 12:03 AM

GAH!

I got a ton of these white and black push in/spacer tabs. They look almost the same, but aren't. My bad... I was hoping I could help you out.

jesserayjames · 01-04-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

You guys are very welcome.

Nice job..................................

Rogan · 01-05-2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver2SSRS6spd

Here are some pictures of the tool for removing the trim tabs. I also included pictures of one being taken off. Does anyone have a cheap source for the trim tabs, I'm missing one and would like to purchase some spares.

Yup....thats what I used to remove and you can try advance auto parts. I picked up some there.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-05-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jesserayjames

Nice job..................................

thank you!

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Originally Posted by Rogan

Yup....thats what I used to remove and you can try advance auto parts. I picked up some there.

Yeah I need to get one of those tools... I've done a couple now and the screw driver thing is getting old.

f5journal · 01-05-2012, 11:05 AM

I saw the simple trim tools, but opted for these since I did the grille and GFX which necessitated removing both the front, back and rockers. (from Advance Auto Parts)

camaroRND2 · 02-23-2012, 02:41 PM

dude this video is awesome had this thing pulled and inatalled in about 45 minutes. thanks alot for this detailed instruction video.

*GTAHVIT* · 02-23-2012, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroRND2

dude this video is awesome had this thing pulled and inatalled in about 45 minutes. thanks alot for this detailed instruction video.

You are very welcome. Glad it helped.

SS_Los · 03-21-2012, 10:12 PM

Thank you mr. GTAVIT!!! You're video tutorial was way more helpful than the instructions it came with. You sir deserve a gold medal.

SSYNRS · 04-18-2012, 06:30 PM

Had no problem getting the Fascia off using your video.
I did not need to watch part 2...

However, I did forget to put the locking clips on the new Grill ...
(metal tabs with teeth that go on bottom plastic tabs of grill)

Thanks for the video, gave me the confidence to attempt on my own !!!

*GTAHVIT* · 04-19-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Los

Thank you mr. GTAVIT!!! You're video tutorial was way more helpful than the instructions it came with. You sir deserve a gold medal.

Very cool Glad it helped!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSYNRS

Had no problem getting the Fascia off using your video.
I did not need to watch part 2...

However, I did forget to put the locking clips on the new Grill ...
(metal tabs with teeth that go on bottom plastic tabs of grill)

Thanks for the video, gave me the confidence to attempt on my own !!!

It was my pleasure.

If I remember right I didn't reuse them either??? I need to watch the vid again to find out. but I don't think they are necessary..

Turbo_J89 · 04-21-2012, 05:40 AM

I watched and followed a different guide to removing the front bumper on YouTube that failed to mention the two 7mm bolts by the side markers at all. Needless to say, the bumper didn't want to come off very easy. I figured the guides on the bumper may have just needed a little muscle and the bumper would come right off. I rewatched the video a few times to doublecheck my work and ended up breaking 1 of the small plastic rings around that bolt before realizing I was following a diy guide for how to break your bumper. Wish I would have used this one instead!

*GTAHVIT* · 04-22-2012, 09:08 PM

Ah man I'm sorry to hear that. hopefully you can still use it?

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

Htnjac · 05-06-2012, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the guide, took me about an hour to finish.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-07-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Htnjac

Thanks for the guide, took me about an hour to finish.

Cool!

BilJ · 05-14-2012, 07:48 PM

Let me add my thank you for the video, GTAHVIT....I would never have tried this project without it, or at least something similar to it. Took the facia off today and my grille should be here within the next day or two so I will finish the job then. I was a little surprised that the four bolts inside each side were not tighter than they were, they seemed to loosen quite easily. I'm already dreading installing the top two bolts back in.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-15-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BilJ

Let me add my thank you for the video, GTAHVIT....I would never have tried this project without it, or at least something similar to it. Took the facia off today and my grille should be here within the next day or two so I will finish the job then. I was a little surprised that the four bolts inside each side were not tighter than they were, they seemed to loosen quite easily. I'm already dreading installing the top two bolts back in.

Yeah I thought the same thing on those bolts... I expected them to be a lot tighter...

Should be good to go from here.

willhe64 · 05-18-2012, 06:24 PM

A million thanks to you GTAHVIT. So glad that there are people around like you who donate so much time to help others.

You should have your own car show. You're way better than that dude with a mullet on spike, hehe.

So I installed my heritage grill today, after watching through your videos it was a piece of cake. A couple things to add though.

It is easier to remove and replug the wiring plug from inside the passenger wheel well once the inner well has been dropped or removed. With the nose on. No fumbling about when the nose is half off.

Take note that some of the plastic push pins along the top of the nose (front edge of hood) may have some shims under them to help level the nose up with the hood. Remember how many and which plugs they go under.

*GTAHVIT* · 05-18-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhe64

A million thanks to you GTAHVIT. So glad that there are people around like you who donate so much time to help others.

You should have your own car show. You're way better than that dude with a mullet on spike, hehe.

So I installed my heritage grill today, after watching through your videos it was a piece of cake. A couple things to add though.

It is easier to remove and replug the wiring plug from inside the passenger wheel well once the inner well has been dropped or removed. With the nose on. No fumbling about when the nose is half off.

Take note that some of the plastic push pins along the top of the nose (front edge of hood) may have some shims under them to help level the nose up with the hood. Remember how many and which plugs they go under.

Glad it helped.

Thanks for the extra tips... When I pulled mine off I had forgotten about the harnes...

I didn't know about the shims either.

Klepton · 05-21-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhe64

A million thanks to you GTAHVIT. So glad that there are people around like you who donate so much time to help others.

You should have your own car show. You're way better than that dude with a mullet on spike, hehe.

So I installed my heritage grill today, after watching through your videos it was a piece of cake. A couple things to add though.

It is easier to remove and replug the wiring plug from inside the passenger wheel well once the inner well has been dropped or removed. With the nose on. No fumbling about when the nose is half off.

Take note that some of the plastic push pins along the top of the nose (front edge of hood) may have some shims under them to help level the nose up with the hood. Remember how many and which plugs they go under.

I installed mine yesterday and was going to mention the same two points described in this post. Thanks GTAHAVIT!

PLuche · 05-25-2012, 02:40 PM

Great video! I will use this to install a new front bumper on my 2012 V6. I am sure its pretty much the same like the V8

ChriSS84 · 05-28-2012, 04:54 AM

Thanks for the video.

01-03-2012, 11:30 PM	#127
Silver2SSRS6spd Prefer to be blown! Drives: 2010 Silver/Black 2SS/RS 6 Speed Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 2,678 View My Garage	Here are some pictures of the tool for removing the trim tabs. I also included pictures of one being taken off. Does anyone have a cheap source for the trim tabs, I'm missing one and would like to purchase some spares. Attached Images __________________ MagnaCharger TVS-2300 513rwhp 490 rwt and a radical suspension under the car.

01-03-2012, 11:33 PM	#128
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 24,403 View My Garage	Lemme take a look in my box o' goodies....I might have a few. how many you need? PM me if I forget. __________________

01-04-2012, 12:03 AM	#130
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: THRSS #2 / CGM#1 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 24,403 View My Garage	GAH! I got a ton of these white and black push in/spacer tabs. They look almost the same, but aren't. My bad... I was hoping I could help you out. __________________

01-05-2012, 11:05 AM	#134
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,502	I saw the simple trim tools, but opted for these since I did the grille and GFX which necessitated removing both the front, back and rockers. (from Advance Auto Parts) Attached Images

02-23-2012, 02:41 PM	#135
camaroRND2 Drives: IBM 2SS/RS 6sp. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Valdosta Ga Posts: 472 View My Garage	dude this video is awesome had this thing pulled and inatalled in about 45 minutes. thanks alot for this detailed instruction video. __________________ My Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206489

03-21-2012, 10:12 PM	#137
SS_Los Drives: 2011 CGM 1SS L99 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 369	Thank you mr. GTAVIT!!! You're video tutorial was way more helpful than the instructions it came with. You sir deserve a gold medal.

04-18-2012, 06:30 PM	#138
SSYNRS It return's the favor ! Drives: "Synergy" Summit White 2-26-12 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 126 View My Garage	Had no problem getting the Fascia off using your video. I did not need to watch part 2... However, I did forget to put the locking clips on the new Grill ... (metal tabs with teeth that go on bottom plastic tabs of grill) Thanks for the video, gave me the confidence to attempt on my own !!! __________________ $DO \|\| ! $DO ; try try: command not found My purchase thread (build to come); http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205615

04-21-2012, 05:40 AM	#140
Turbo_J89 Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 206 View My Garage	I watched and followed a different guide to removing the front bumper on YouTube that failed to mention the two 7mm bolts by the side markers at all. Needless to say, the bumper didn't want to come off very easy. I figured the guides on the bumper may have just needed a little muscle and the bumper would come right off. I rewatched the video a few times to doublecheck my work and ended up breaking 1 of the small plastic rings around that bolt before realizing I was following a diy guide for how to break your bumper. Wish I would have used this one instead!

04-22-2012, 09:08 PM	#141
GTAHVIT One Lucky Guy. Drives: #22 Tom Henry Racing 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,317 View My Garage	Ah man I'm sorry to hear that. hopefully you can still use it? Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

05-06-2012, 09:19 PM	#142
Htnjac Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS, 2007 Tundra SR5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NC Posts: 41	Thanks for the guide, took me about an hour to finish.

05-14-2012, 07:48 PM	#144
BilJ Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 509	Let me add my thank you for the video, GTAHVIT....I would never have tried this project without it, or at least something similar to it. Took the facia off today and my grille should be here within the next day or two so I will finish the job then. I was a little surprised that the four bolts inside each side were not tighter than they were, they seemed to loosen quite easily. I'm already dreading installing the top two bolts back in.

05-18-2012, 06:24 PM	#146
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,384	A million thanks to you GTAHVIT. So glad that there are people around like you who donate so much time to help others. You should have your own car show. You're way better than that dude with a mullet on spike, hehe. So I installed my heritage grill today, after watching through your videos it was a piece of cake. A couple things to add though. It is easier to remove and replug the wiring plug from inside the passenger wheel well once the inner well has been dropped or removed. With the nose on. No fumbling about when the nose is half off. Take note that some of the plastic push pins along the top of the nose (front edge of hood) may have some shims under them to help level the nose up with the hood. Remember how many and which plugs they go under.

05-25-2012, 02:40 PM	#149
PLuche Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT manual Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: GA Posts: 449	Great video! I will use this to install a new front bumper on my 2012 V6. I am sure its pretty much the same like the V8 __________________

05-28-2012, 04:54 AM	#150
ChriSS84 Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 861	Thanks for the video.

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