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Old May 11, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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Has anyone replaced the grill molding on a 2008 ES. I have tryed and it seems to have to screws at the end that I cant reach.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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Doesn't anyone know how the front grill comes off? I've love to know this as well... I tried and there seemed to be two impossible to reach screws down at the bottom that I got stuck on... thanks!
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Old May 26, 2011 | 02:38 AM
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mistake me if im wrong but most of the grills are usually attached/snapped into the bumper...you have to remove the whole bumper to make it easier to take off
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Old May 26, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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This should help but the bad news is that it appears that the entire bumper needs to be removed first. You'll probably break a few clips in the process as well so be prepared for that.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Thanks lamikela1, i may have a use for it when installing my billet grill.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by lamikela1
This should help but the bad news is that it appears that the entire bumper needs to be removed first. You'll probably break a few clips in the process as well so be prepared for that.
Great stuff... thank you much!
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Old Sep 17, 2024 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by nhlexus
Has anyone replaced the grill molding on a 2008 ES. I have tryed and it seems to have to screws at the end that I cant reach.
I believe it's just clips at the bottom or am I standing still.
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Old Sep 20, 2024 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by nhlexus
Has anyone replaced the grill molding on a 2008 ES. I have tryed and it seems to have to screws at the end that I cant reach.
from a recent thread I started…

Originally Posted by Hokies
Answered my own question I think…

found a video online of a guy taking off bumper and took this snapshot. Unable to get at that sucker (bolt) when bumper cover is affixed, correct?

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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Hokies
from a recent thread I started…
So the bumper does need to come off on (2010 - 2012)?
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Old Sep 21, 2024 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rickster9
So the bumper does need to come off on (2010 - 2012)?
I mean it looks like it. Do you have long extender? Will any tool fit with bumper in place?
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