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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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Sorry, I searched but couldn't find a specific answer. I'm replacing my headlight bulbs and I need to pop off the grill. I've pulled out all of the plastic rivits on the top, but it's still attached to the bottom. I don't want to pull to hard because I'm scared I'm gonna break it. Can anyone tell me exactly what to do to detach the bottom?

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Just tug on it gently. It'll come off.
And don't forget to unplug the turn signals too.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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just pull a little harder. they are clips and pop out. just do one side at a time and it will come out with just a little force.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Is there a turn signal connection on each side I need to unplug or just the passengers side?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:09 AM
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both side... if you look closely, you will see the plug...
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Yep, sure enough, I'm retarded obviously. Anywho, job is done and new bulbs are installed. Thanks guys
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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I'm thinking of replacing my bulbs also, but I can't pull the bottom of the grille due to my bumper/winch setup...
Can you just undo the top and flex the front of the grille forward enough to swap the bulbs, or must it come completely off?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by horwitzs
I'm thinking of replacing my bulbs also, but I can't pull the bottom of the grille due to my bumper/winch setup...
Can you just undo the top and flex the front of the grille forward enough to swap the bulbs, or must it come completely off?
You can change the bulbs without taking the grille off. I did this not too long ago because I have an MBRP Light bar installed and didn't want to remove it. On the drivers side all I had to do was remove the horn to get at the bulb. It's an allen bolt. On the passenger side I removed the airbox top and the power steering reservoir and bracket. A little more work, but nothing major.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Menard666
You can change the bulbs without taking the grille off. I did this not too long ago because I have an MBRP Light bar installed and didn't want to remove it. On the drivers side all I had to do was remove the horn to get at the bulb. It's an allen bolt. On the passenger side I removed the airbox top and the power steering reservoir and bracket. A little more work, but nothing major.
Thanks for the info. I've been holding off on getting some Silverstars... I guess I'll pick them up now next time I hit the auto parts store. Thanks again!
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