Anyone know how to install a grille insert?

Phantom · 04-26-2004, 02:14 PM

I looked all over the front grille of my truck yesterday but there seems to be no easy way to go about this process.

vio0633 · 04-26-2004, 06:12 PM

The grill on my 03 s10 pops right out. dont know what year you got. Try popping the grill out and look at it. hope that helps

SpiffyPhilz · 04-26-2004, 07:31 PM

Well if its a homemade girlle (which im assuming) it depends on the material. Im sure when you take your grill off you will find viable positions to secure ends of the insert by means of screwing, glueing or taping

Also consider how permantly you want the grill insert to be secured, I would consider the fact that an insert can be damaged, so you would most likely want to detach it at some point.

Phantom · 04-27-2004, 02:43 PM

thanks guys. it is a 99 s10 btw, sorry i left that out

German_Xtreme · 04-27-2004, 02:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phantom

thanks guys. it is a 99 s10 btw, sorry i left that out

What kind of insert is it? I mean is it something you made or bought for your truck. The whole shell should pull right out, be careful not to break any of the tabs or the grill itself....pull it straight out and forcefully, but don't go marines on it

2LW2TW · 04-28-2004, 01:59 AM

If its a 2 piece insert you just take the grill off by prying off each tab carefully and then attaching the insert to the existing grill with some zip ties...10 minute job. I would also recommend putting a towel between the grill and bumper so you dont scratch either up during the removal process.

04-26-2004, 02:14 PM	#1
Phantom The One & Only Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 590 Location: Birmingham, AL User is: OffLine	Anyone know how to install a grille insert? I looked all over the front grille of my truck yesterday but there seems to be no easy way to go about this process.
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04-26-2004, 06:12 PM	#2
vio0633 SIC FL Chapter prez Age: 28 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,320 Location: Pensacola, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone know how to install a grille insert? The grill on my 03 s10 pops right out. dont know what year you got. Try popping the grill out and look at it. hope that helps
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04-26-2004, 07:31 PM	#3
SpiffyPhilz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 147 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone know how to install a grille insert? Well if its a homemade girlle (which im assuming) it depends on the material. Im sure when you take your grill off you will find viable positions to secure ends of the insert by means of screwing, glueing or taping Also consider how permantly you want the grill insert to be secured, I would consider the fact that an insert can be damaged, so you would most likely want to detach it at some point.
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04-27-2004, 02:43 PM	#4
Phantom The One & Only Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 590 Location: Birmingham, AL User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone know how to install a grille insert? thanks guys. it is a 99 s10 btw, sorry i left that out
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04-27-2004, 02:47 PM	#5
German_Xtreme Chrome is Gay Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 3,693 Location: Germany User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone know how to install a grille insert? Quote: Originally Posted by Phantom thanks guys. it is a 99 s10 btw, sorry i left that out What kind of insert is it? I mean is it something you made or bought for your truck. The whole shell should pull right out, be careful not to break any of the tabs or the grill itself....pull it straight out and forcefully, but don't go marines on it
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04-28-2004, 01:59 AM	#6
2LW2TW Got Beer? Age: 28 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,599 Location: Rhode Island User is: OffLine	Re: Anyone know how to install a grille insert? If its a 2 piece insert you just take the grill off by prying off each tab carefully and then attaching the insert to the existing grill with some zip ties...10 minute job. I would also recommend putting a towel between the grill and bumper so you dont scratch either up during the removal process.
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