DIY Heritage Grille Install - (Remove and Reinstall Front Bumper/Fascia) - Page 12 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SixGracing · 07-03-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffyS94

When I put in the AAC red/white halos, I did not take the wheels off, but completely undid the wheel well, and layer it over the wheel. It was a MAJOR hassle! When I put red halos into my fogs, I put my car on jack stands and completely took the wheels and wheel wells off, and it made the job SO MUCH easier!! I definitely recommend taking off the wheels for anyone planning to do a DIY for any fender work.

I did the same thing. Jack stands and took the wheels off. I did my grill before seeing this video. Wish I had seen first but ended up doing pretty much what is shown here. The one thing that makes the plastic clips easier to remove is to use a panel tool instead of a screwdriver. They are forked and pull up on the rounded top evenly and they come out much easier.

Popping the old grill out and the new one in is hard on the fingers too. Where some gloves if you have them. There are little metal clips on the inside that hurt like hell when you push them back on.

iCandi · 07-23-2012, 02:00 PM

Put a new grille into my Camaro this weekend and all I can say is thank you so very much for the videos.

We referenced them a few times during the process. They were great! I don't know how you managed to do so much with only one hand though...LOL! I'm lovin' the new look of my Camaro!

*GTAHVIT* · 07-23-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SixGracing

I did the same thing. Jack stands and took the wheels off. I did my grill before seeing this video. Wish I had seen first but ended up doing pretty much what is shown here. The one thing that makes the plastic clips easier to remove is to use a panel tool instead of a screwdriver. They are forked and pull up on the rounded top evenly and they come out much easier.

Popping the old grill out and the new one in is hard on the fingers too. Where some gloves if you have them. There are little metal clips on the inside that hurt like hell when you push them back on.

Yep I wish I had one of those panel tools.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCandi

Put a new grille into my Camaro this weekend and all I can say is thank you so very much for the videos.

We referenced them a few times during the process. They were great! I don't know how you managed to do so much with only one hand though...LOL! I'm lovin' the new look of my Camaro!

You are VERY welcome. Car looks great!

snizzle · 08-04-2012, 02:24 PM

Watched this before my install. Perfection! Thank you for making the job much easier.

redleader · 08-05-2012, 12:53 PM

I cannot get one side to fit back flush: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241851
Can someone help or suggest why please?

*GTAHVIT* · 08-08-2012, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snizzle

Watched this before my install. Perfection! Thank you for making the job much easier.

Very cool. Glad it went smooth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by redleader

I cannot get one side to fit back flush: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241851
Can someone help or suggest why please?

Looks like you got it all figured out!

redleader · 08-09-2012, 03:01 AM

Yes, all good, thank you :-)

SGTMiller278CAV · 08-10-2012, 10:20 PM

Your DIY helped me out a ton, just installed the heritage grill. Although I did not take off the wheels or jack the car up

(My daughter heard alot of words she shouldn't have lol).

But just wanted to thank you.

I did scratch the crap out of the new grill while putting it on with the plastic tabs though.

*GTAHVIT* · 08-22-2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SGTMiller278CAV

Your DIY helped me out a ton, just installed the heritage grill. Although I did not take off the wheels or jack the car up

(My daughter heard alot of words she shouldn't have lol).

But just wanted to thank you.

I did scratch the crap out of the new grill while putting it on with the plastic tabs though.

I've done it a couple times on the ground like you did. it helps to have little squirrel hands like I do.

Hopefully the scratches aren't that bad.

MikeMoach · 08-22-2012, 09:10 AM

Subscribed thanks OP

*GTAHVIT* · 08-22-2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeMoach

Subscribed thanks OP

You're welcome.

goducks09 · 08-26-2012, 09:46 PM

So I just finished installing my new heritage grille. Video was a huge help. Thank you! However, I just noticed my hood doesn't seem to be centered. The space between the hood and the fascia is slightly larger on the left side than on the right. Not sure if it was like that to begin with, or is a result of something I did reinstalling. Already checked the bolts and fasteners and everything seems fine. Anyone have a guess????? Thanks

[IMG]

[/IMG]

*GTAHVIT* · 08-27-2012, 09:07 AM

I would let it settle for a couple days...

Mine did that. as I had it laying on one side face down. after a while it settled back into it's normal shape.

were the plastic fasteners hard to get back in? did the holes along the top line up ok?

goducks09 · 08-27-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

I would let it settle for a couple days...

Mine did that. as I had it laying on one side face down. after a while it settled back into it's normal shape.

were the plastic fasteners hard to get back in? did the holes along the top line up ok?

Yeah everything lined up perfectly and were easy to reinstall. The sides of the fascia line up perfectly. It's just up by the hood where there is a small difference in the gap.

07-23-2012, 02:00 PM	#156
iCandi Drives: 2012 2SS/RS vert m6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta Posts: 110	Thank you GTAHVIT! Put a new grille into my Camaro this weekend and all I can say is thank you so very much for the videos. We referenced them a few times during the process. They were great! I don't know how you managed to do so much with only one hand though...LOL! I'm lovin' the new look of my Camaro!

08-04-2012, 02:24 PM	#158
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,550	Watched this before my install. Perfection! Thank you for making the job much easier. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

08-10-2012, 10:20 PM	#162
SGTMiller278CAV Silver Surfer Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 327	Your DIY helped me out a ton, just installed the heritage grill. Although I did not take off the wheels or jack the car up (My daughter heard alot of words she shouldn't have lol). But just wanted to thank you. I did scratch the crap out of the new grill while putting it on with the plastic tabs though. __________________ SLP Loudmouth 1 Exhaust / Magnaflow Resonated X pipe / 22 Inch AAC Dynamic Scanner / Reverse Rally Stripes / LS badges (emblempros.com) / Gill Decals / Flat Black SS Rims / SS Rear Diffuser / Flat Black Spoiler / Heritage Grill / Custom Painted Tail Light Bezels / Custom Painted Engine Cover / Plati Dipped Trunk Lid

08-26-2012, 09:46 PM	#166
goducks09 Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 93	So I just finished installing my new heritage grille. Video was a huge help. Thank you! However, I just noticed my hood doesn't seem to be centered. The space between the hood and the fascia is slightly larger on the left side than on the right. Not sure if it was like that to begin with, or is a result of something I did reinstalling. Already checked the bolts and fasteners and everything seems fine. Anyone have a guess????? Thanks [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by goducks09; 08-26-2012 at 09:57 PM. Reason: Adding pics

08-27-2012, 09:07 AM	#167
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441	I would let it settle for a couple days... Mine did that. as I had it laying on one side face down. after a while it settled back into it's normal shape. were the plastic fasteners hard to get back in? did the holes along the top line up ok? __________________ 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."

08-05-2012, 12:53 PM	#159
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,202	I cannot get one side to fit back flush: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241851 Can someone help or suggest why please?

08-09-2012, 03:01 AM	#161
redleader redleader Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,202	Yes, all good, thank you :-)

08-22-2012, 09:10 AM	#164
MikeMoach Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 1,354	Subscribed thanks OP

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DIY : Install headers on 2010 Camaro SS	Nine Ball	Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions	70	06-25-2020 06:40 PM
Camaro Heritage Grill DIY install (now with official GM install instructions).	vuduman67	Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions	216	12-03-2014 05:18 PM
Bowtie Modification for the Heritage Grille with SS emblem	cerberus	Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions	19	11-08-2011 08:26 AM
Heritage Grille install - How tough is it?	IndyDave	Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions	10	04-03-2010 05:18 PM