Bill-V8V Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) I'm going to be installing a vette-air and I was told there are 10 little tabs to be removed so the grill will slide out, has anyone ever done this ? Thanks in advance :hi: Edited May 6, 2009 by C6Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'd say that I have but I'd be lying. :willy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Just grab some pliers and get the old grill out... Keep some super glue on hand when you put the new one in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 did you post that up on DC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 did you post that up on DC? Does he have time for that?? :lolsmack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Does he have time for that?? :lolsmack: your right, what was i thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Well ain't you guys a helpful bunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Uh, Bill, WAKE UP! This isn't DC! Geez, ya gotta watch this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Well I just figured I'd ask here, I've forgotten how to get to other web sites :lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 It's not that easy Bill....I'll find the link for you and send it..might take a few minutes:willy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks Jim !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 See if this helps,I got it from SinisterC6 over at DC http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52437&highlight=front+clip+removal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinisterc6 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 as far as i know the only way for the grill to come out is to pull the bumper... its really not hard, i just did it now to install some new stuff. so what i did was turn the wheels to the right, on the drivers side pop out push pins on the inner fender until you can sneak your hand in. feel around and you will find two bolts bewteen the bumper/ fender right above the side marker, remove these two, while you're un remove your side markers and unplug your fog lights. repeat on the passanger side. now you will be removing 2 tiny bolt head screws from under the car, there are like 7 under neither but the other 5 are to hold the air diverter in place, taking these out is a waste of time, you will have 2 more bolts (same size as the ones by the side marker) to remove where the center diverter meets the two side peices under the car, this is also where the bolt head screws are. finally if you look underneither where the opening to the radiator is you will see 2 christmas tree pins that are connecting the frame to the bumper, there are 4 and they get removed. now that the bottom is completely free all you need to do is release the top, 4 more bolt head screws in the middle right by the hood, now you lift up the top peice (but blue tape all over the bumper above the emblem so it doesnt get scratched by the hood, you wll notice the top is still secure, it has 2 tabs on each side by the head lights, one has to be somewhat pryed (in the direction you just removed the screws) and the other (closest to the headlight) is a push lock, just pull straight out. you're bumper is now off! just take your time, if you take 4 hours no biggy i think i took that long my first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinisterc6 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 See if this helps,I got it from SinisterC6 over at DC http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52437&highlight=front+clip+removal hey thats me! you posted while i was typing, i got my info from a member sdoweny or something he made a thread about installing a z06 grill into a c6 coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Go here and watch this video: http://www.theair-charger.com/howtoinve.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I think the Z06 grill comes out much easier than the C6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Well I just crawled under there, it is different than the Z06 grill but there is plenty of room behind the bumper to slide it up from under there :banana: The more air up there the better !!!!!! Thanks Everyone :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 I think the Z06 grill comes out much easier than the C6 Sure does I have the Halltech Killer Bee and Cover so I want to direct more air in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I tried last fall to remove mine and after getting all those frik'n little screws removed,I couldn't get her out without breaking it ....no clearance on the ends....so I gave up and left the grill in:willy: Let us know Bill how it works out for you. I might just call Mr. Conti and see how much a new grill costs and just cut mine out and be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 It wouldn't matter if I did break it a little, I have a racemesh grill to cover it with once I get the vette-air in !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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