DIY Heritage Grille Install - (Remove and Reinstall Front Bumper/Fascia) - Page 16 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TXM62SS · 06-01-2013, 08:00 AM

Thanks for this DIY post GTAHVIT. I installed my grille last night and it was very easy.

*GTAHVIT* · 06-01-2013, 07:58 PM

Awesome.

Aubrey64 · 06-16-2013, 07:16 PM

About how long does the install take for a normal person doing it as a one man job? I just ordered a heritage and need to figure out when to do the install

cflbuckeye · 06-16-2013, 09:10 PM

Just did my ZL1 grill I have had sitting around for over a year (amazing what can't get done when you have kids). Anyways, wanted to say thanks to the OP for a great write up. Took me about 2 hours to do it, but I didn't jack up the car or remove the wheels, so it took me a bit more time to get to the bolts in the fender wells.

*GTAHVIT* · 06-17-2013, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey64

About how long does the install take for a normal person doing it as a one man job? I just ordered a heritage and need to figure out when to do the install

If you take your time and are super careful.. 4 hours max... I've got it down to an hour to remove and reinstall the front fascia, with out swapping the grille if that gives you an idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cflbuckeye

Just did my ZL1 grill I have had sitting around for over a year (amazing what can't get done when you have kids). Anyways, wanted to say thanks to the OP for a great write up. Took me about 2 hours to do it, but I didn't jack up the car or remove the wheels, so it took me a bit more time to get to the bolts in the fender wells.

Cool! Glad I could help.

Aubrey64 · 06-17-2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTAHVIT

If you take your time and are super careful.. 4 hours max... I've got it down to an hour to remove and reinstall the front fascia, with out swapping the grille if that gives you an idea.

Ok awesome! Thanks!

NJ-JRS · 07-02-2013, 04:46 PM

Haha, found your video on youtube and used it to help with the apex install this weekend. Didn't even realize you were a C5 member.

Thanks again for the video, albeit old now but still very helpful!

*GTAHVIT* · 07-06-2013, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJ-JRS

Haha, found your video on youtube and used it to help with the apex install this weekend. Didn't even realize you were a C5 member.

Thanks again for the video, albeit old now but still very helpful!

Glad it still was helpful.

nikos30 · 08-08-2013, 12:45 PM

bout to do this by myself with no jack or lift. this might suck a little cause im also lowered 1.5" :(

*GTAHVIT* · 08-08-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nikos30

bout to do this by myself with no jack or lift. this might suck a little cause im also lowered 1.5" :(

Ive done it on my car with almost a 2 inch drop... as long as you turn the wheels you should be fine.

United_727 · 08-28-2013, 07:47 PM

I love the Heritage Grille . They should have put them on all non-ZL1 Camaros (IMO) . Fun install,but easier when you remove the front tires.

*GTAHVIT* · 09-03-2013, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by United_727

I love the Heritage Grille . They should have put them on all non-ZL1 Camaros (IMO) . Fun install,but easier when you remove the front tires.

Looks Great!

cpc63 · 09-07-2013, 06:57 AM

Thanks for doing this, could not/would not have done without your video.

MedicalCowboy · 09-23-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mbrusco103

sorry I forgot to post back but it turns out that the problem was the 2 torx screws on the plate by the hinge was in too tight and that pushes up the front fascia making it not line up properly .. I just wish I noticed that before taking off the whole front bumper again lol

This thread might be as old as the Dead Sea scrolls, but holy rusted metal batman! This right here just saved my a**

06-01-2013, 08:00 AM	#211
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06-16-2013, 07:16 PM	#213
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,684	About how long does the install take for a normal person doing it as a one man job? I just ordered a heritage and need to figure out when to do the install __________________

08-08-2013, 12:45 PM	#219
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,594	bout to do this by myself with no jack or lift. this might suck a little cause im also lowered 1.5" :( __________________

08-28-2013, 07:47 PM	#221
United_727 Parts Guru Extraordinair. Drives: '02 SS 'Vert M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,178	I love the Heritage Grille . They should have put them on all non-ZL1 Camaros (IMO) . Fun install,but easier when you remove the front tires. Attached Images __________________ Please check out my other hobby ; http://jetphotos.net/showphotos.php?userid=1008

06-16-2013, 09:10 PM	#214
cflbuckeye Drives: 2012 Convertible Camaro 2SS w/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 172	Just did my ZL1 grill I have had sitting around for over a year (amazing what can't get done when you have kids). Anyways, wanted to say thanks to the OP for a great write up. Took me about 2 hours to do it, but I didn't jack up the car or remove the wheels, so it took me a bit more time to get to the bolts in the fender wells.

07-02-2013, 04:46 PM	#217
NJ-JRS C5 Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Red accents on Black Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central NJ Posts: 115	Haha, found your video on youtube and used it to help with the apex install this weekend. Didn't even realize you were a C5 member. Thanks again for the video, albeit old now but still very helpful!

09-07-2013, 06:57 AM	#223
cpc63 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 100	Thanks for doing this, could not/would not have done without your video. Attached Images

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