[NitroTech]

Wish I could provide actual and color pictures for this but at least everyone will have an idea how their grille comes off. Once the grille is off the center section is usually a removeable piece (usually some clips to hold it in place) and easy to install your aftermarket grille.


REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the hood.
2. Remove the torx screws (1) from the grille to radiator support.
3. Remove the torx screw (2) from the grille to fender.
4. Remove the torx screws (1) from the grille to radiator support.
5. Remove the torx screw (2) from the grille to fender.
6. Remove the push pins (1) from the grille.
7. Carefully pull on the grille assembly to release the fasteners on both sides of the grille.
8. Remove the front lamp, side marker lamp and the turn signal lamp connectors.
9. Carefully pull on the grille assembly to release the fasteners located on the lower part of the grille.
10. Remove the front lamp units from both sides of the grille (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/FRONT LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL) . Only if replacing the entire grille assembly.

 

[NitroWill]

Looks like a piece of cake...I plan on replacing mine soon and Ill be sure to write up a guide with color pictures Thanks for info!

 

[jaerho-nitro]

NotroLarry you have come through for the group again. Awsome posting

:worshippy:

Looks like another project for the weekend if the wife will let me

 

[NitroON20s]

Good pictures I can actually see what you are talking about...cant wait to change mine out, now just need to find one i like...

 

[socalnitro19]

Just to let the community know you need to also unscrew the torx screw underneath the push type connector that attaches the grille to the fender. #2 in the picture is not a torx screw it is the plastic push-in type. So all in all you should be removing (6) torx screws 4 on radiator support and 2 inside hood connecting to fender. (2) screw type push pin fasteners #6 in diagram. (2) push in fasteners located on top of fender connecting grille to fender. If you want a good write up you can go to crutchfield.com and look up the billet grille for the nitro made by carraige works. Then go to hands on research and download the instruction manual that comes with the grille insert. Which I must say is very nice piece and easy to install. Took me just under 2 hours.

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

Thanks for the tip on the instruction manual at Crutchfield. Now I've got all I need to install the new Gorilla billet I received yesterday.

 

[socalnitro19]

No problem Spadman anything for the community.

 

[AirJunky]

Thanks for the tip on the instruction manual at Crutchfield. Now I've got all I need to install the new Gorilla billet I received yesterday.

Gorilla billet? Come on Spad..... give it up! :4-jump2:

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

Gorilla billet? Come on Spad..... give it up! :4-jump2:

I'll post some pics as soon as I get it installed.

 

[stroker]

Looks great cant wait to change mine....My new hood props look great also!!!!!!!
would really like a K&N filter assy, anybody know what the part number is????????????????

 

[electricblue]

looks easy changing mine today. thanks Nitro-tech

 

[jeffrey750]

part number

The actual part number from K&N is 77-1554kp. That is the 77 series chrome cold air intake. I got mine from Advanced Auto in Michigan, not sure if they are nationwide. only took 5 days to get it. I believe I paid $330.00 for the whole kit. Took me about an hour, taking my time. The directions that came with it were perfect. Very easy to do Just make sure you have the correct torx bit to remove the airbox that connects to the throttle body. Vroom Vroom!

 

[Uncle Murphy]

NitroTech,
What sizes of torx bit did you use for the grille removal? I'm looking at investing one can you tell me which are the most commonly use don the Nitro?

 

[jessman02]

while ya"ll changing the front grille out, can you give me the part number for the chrome grille from dodge, my parts man can"t seem to locate it, thanks jessman

 

[marcogpw]

Does someone still have the pictures that were with the original post? The image shack pictures are not available anymore ...
Thanks
Marco

 

[Scar0]

See the first part of this thread.
http://www.nitroforumz.com/threads/how-to-bumper-removal.27514/

 

[marcogpw]

Great! Was looking for both, grille and bumper! Got the pics on my phone now for the next DIY session

Marco

 

[Scar0]

Can't wait to see what you have in the works! :smileup:

 

[marcogpw]

I have the "simple SE" version with the fake fog light indents, want to replace it with a SXT bumper, found one already, just need to have it painted. That's the story ...

Marco

 

[Kybosh]

Hi guys. Sorry I'm having trouble with this. I've tried following the guidelines but just can't release the grille. It appears as though the grille is attached or screwed in at the bottom of the grille toward the fender. With the screws removed from the headlamps and radiator and the push pins removed the grille comes uncoupled and moves away from the wheel arch/ wing areas; however the bottom of the grille feels as though it is securely fixed to the fender. It won't pull free. Any ideas would be great.