DIY Heritage Grille Install - (Remove and Reinstall Front Bumper/Fascia) - Page 14 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tavo431 · 09-11-2012, 09:22 PM

Thank you for the great videos!!!! I was able to take off the bumper thx to you.

Here's the finish product.

*GTAHVIT* · 09-12-2012, 03:02 PM

Very cool,

Glad it helped!

CAMARO_SS_2012 · 11-14-2012, 02:41 PM

Thank you for the videos! I was paranoid about doing the swap myself after reading how some of the posters had an uneven bumper post-installation. But after my dealer quoted me $200+ for labor, I decided to do it myself!

With my iPad in the garage and your videos, I was able to do it by myself within a couple of hours. I used the ZL1 grille from Patrick @ gmpartshouse.

I didn't jack up the car and remove the wheels, but if you turn the wheels all the way to the opposite side you are working on (working on drivers side = turn the wheels all the way to the right), its pretty easy with the right tools (socket extension, socket driver, etc).

The only thing I forgot was to put the "teeth" back on, but the grille was set pretty snug. It's not going anywhere!

Jrichards73 · 11-17-2012, 08:42 PM

I found the easiest way to change the grille was to wait for the GF to back into and make the body shop install it when they replaced the whole nose. Only flaw in that plan was she is on my insurance.... oh well at least its in.

Silver-SS · 11-17-2012, 10:49 PM

To get the hard bolts in the upper fender I used a cordless impact with a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter, 6 inch extension, a 3/8 universal joint, and shallow 6 pt. Socket. Only took a couple seconds to remove each sides bolts. Hope this helps someone.

olblue75 · 11-18-2012, 03:13 AM

looking for pix of IOM with white stripes with a white heritage grill any out there???

swisscheese · 11-18-2012, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrichards73

I found the easiest way to change the grille was to wait for the GF to back into and make the body shop install it when they replaced the whole nose.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrichards73

Only flaw in that plan was she is on my insurance.... oh well at least its in.

*GTAHVIT* · 11-19-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMARO_SS_2012

Thank you for the videos! I was paranoid about doing the swap myself after reading how some of the posters had an uneven bumper post-installation. But after my dealer quoted me $200+ for labor, I decided to do it myself!

With my iPad in the garage and your videos, I was able to do it by myself within a couple of hours. I used the ZL1 grille from Patrick @ gmpartshouse.

I didn't jack up the car and remove the wheels, but if you turn the wheels all the way to the opposite side you are working on (working on drivers side = turn the wheels all the way to the right), its pretty easy with the right tools (socket extension, socket driver, etc).

The only thing I forgot was to put the "teeth" back on, but the grille was set pretty snug. It's not going anywhere!

:woot: Look great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrichards73

I found the easiest way to change the grille was to wait for the GF to back into and make the body shop install it when they replaced the whole nose. Only flaw in that plan was she is on my insurance.... oh well at least its in.

Silver lining right???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silver-SS

To get the hard bolts in the upper fender I used a cordless impact with a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter, 6 inch extension, a 3/8 universal joint, and shallow 6 pt. Socket. Only took a couple seconds to remove each sides bolts. Hope this helps someone.

Having the right tools makes all the difference.

tcalh1 · 12-18-2012, 11:55 AM

I can't thank you enough for the great install video. It took a little over 2 1/2 hours and was a breeze.

*GTAHVIT* · 12-24-2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcalh1

I can't thank you enough for the great install video. It took a little over 2 1/2 hours and was a breeze.

Glad to hear it!

Looks awesome.

ZWA SS · 01-07-2013, 12:19 AM

Thanks GTAHVIT, install was easy with your video as reference. Got my ZL1 grille on without any trouble.

jfayardiii · 01-11-2013, 04:43 PM

thsnks for posting, need this to fix some cosmetics

*GTAHVIT* · 01-18-2013, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZWA SS

Thanks GTAHVIT, install was easy with your video as reference. Got my ZL1 grille on without any trouble.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfayardiii

thsnks for posting, need this to fix some cosmetics

You guys are very welcome.

chathen613 · 02-18-2013, 02:55 PM

So i am not able to get the bumper to line up properly on the sides..it's really noticeable at the driver side turn signal. Will it line up as I start screwing everything back in or is this wrong? Any suggestions?

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09-11-2012, 09:22 PM	#183
tavo431 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: houston tx Posts: 239	Thank you for the great videos!!!! I was able to take off the bumper thx to you. Here's the finish product. Attached Images

09-12-2012, 03:02 PM	#184
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Very cool, Glad it helped! __________________ 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."

11-14-2012, 02:41 PM	#185
CAMARO_SS_2012 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 42	Thank you for the videos! I was paranoid about doing the swap myself after reading how some of the posters had an uneven bumper post-installation. But after my dealer quoted me $200+ for labor, I decided to do it myself! With my iPad in the garage and your videos, I was able to do it by myself within a couple of hours. I used the ZL1 grille from Patrick @ gmpartshouse. I didn't jack up the car and remove the wheels, but if you turn the wheels all the way to the opposite side you are working on (working on drivers side = turn the wheels all the way to the right), its pretty easy with the right tools (socket extension, socket driver, etc). The only thing I forgot was to put the "teeth" back on, but the grille was set pretty snug. It's not going anywhere! __________________ 2012 2SSRS Camaro Ashen Grey Metallic

11-17-2012, 08:42 PM	#186
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	I found the easiest way to change the grille was to wait for the GF to back into and make the body shop install it when they replaced the whole nose. Only flaw in that plan was she is on my insurance.... oh well at least its in. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

12-18-2012, 11:55 AM	#191
tcalh1 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 381 View My Garage	Thank You I can't thank you enough for the great install video. It took a little over 2 1/2 hours and was a breeze. Attached Images

11-17-2012, 10:49 PM	#187
Silver-SS Drives: 2012 2SS RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orlando Posts: 235	To get the hard bolts in the upper fender I used a cordless impact with a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter, 6 inch extension, a 3/8 universal joint, and shallow 6 pt. Socket. Only took a couple seconds to remove each sides bolts. Hope this helps someone.

11-18-2012, 03:13 AM	#188
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	looking for pix of IOM with white stripes with a white heritage grill any out there???

01-07-2013, 12:19 AM	#193
ZWA SS BowtieBelle's SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, ok Posts: 1,074	Thanks GTAHVIT, install was easy with your video as reference. Got my ZL1 grille on without any trouble.

01-11-2013, 04:43 PM	#194
jfayardiii Drives: 2011 Silver 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 191	thsnks for posting, need this to fix some cosmetics __________________ 2011 2SS/RS L99 10.76@130.5 1.67 60' LG headers and exhaust, 3200 Yank, EPS Cam, D1SC Procharger, all work performed by Blanchard Performance

02-18-2013, 02:55 PM	#196
chathen613 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Detroit Metro Posts: 216 View My Garage	So i am not able to get the bumper to line up properly on the sides..it's really noticeable at the driver side turn signal. Will it line up as I start screwing everything back in or is this wrong? Any suggestions? __________________ 2010 2LT RS Black w/ Synergy Green Stripes My ride: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242142

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