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Old 07-10-2007, 04:15 PM
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Help with false center light

Okay, I got in a minor accident the other day... truck in front was fine, and at first glance I was okay too. Well I'm not.

The false center light has been pushed backward from the bottom, exposing the metal frame behind the bumper and making it difficult to open the hood (because the hood latch hits the plastic "grille" section of the false light).

How do I remove the grille? I tried releasing the tabs on top and pulling but it won't budge.
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Old 07-10-2007, 05:47 PM
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remove grille

put a screwdriver between the grill and the bumper and carefully pry up on the grill to release the 2 bottom tabs
1 tab on each end
they're in rubber bushings and very very tight
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Old 07-10-2007, 11:44 PM
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That could be a serious problem. Seeing as the impact drove the light down and back. I can't really get a screwdriver under it.

Am I stuck? Do I really have to break the part to remove it?
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Old 07-11-2007, 05:10 AM
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First you have th eget the top tabs loose, then it will pull straight up...just takes some force if it's not been off before.
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Old 07-11-2007, 04:39 PM
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Figured it out. The light was caught on two bolts. I wedged screwdrivers under the light where the bolts were and pushed up, and it popped back up. I then removed it to inspect the damage.

Looks like I need a new center section. It's not too bad, but the top clips are shattered. It doesn't seal up anymore (there's space between the piece and the rubber trim), so I removed it and left it off. Maybe I'll get another one or something else to replace the middle with. For the moment, I really need new clips.

Thanks for all the help, guys.








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Old 07-11-2007, 04:51 PM
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Did you post in the Parts wanted section for a new center light? Good luck on the project.
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Old 07-12-2007, 08:27 AM
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new grille

Since you need to replace it anyway ...
I'd go for the 97 grille look which is available for around $130

btw ... I put red vinyl on my original waterfall grill and then added some gutter seal for that stainless mesh look

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Old 07-12-2007, 11:33 AM
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grille pics

ok
I'm going to try it
grille with mesh and vinyl
grille without mesh installed
hope it works
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Old 07-12-2007, 11:35 AM
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dang it! just the links showed up
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Old 07-12-2007, 11:54 AM
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dang it! just the links showed up
And we need to be logged in to your account to view the links...

Get an address for just the image itself, it should end in ".jpg", then when posting, use this icon and paste in the address.
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Figured it out. The light was caught on two bolts. I wedged screwdrivers under the light where the bolts were and pushed up, and it popped back up. I then removed it to inspect the damage.

Looks like I need a new center section. It's not too bad, but the top clips are shattered. It doesn't seal up anymore (there's space between the piece and the rubber trim), so I removed it and left it off. Maybe I'll get another one or something else to replace the middle with. For the moment, I really need new clips.

Thanks for all the help, guys.
Are you sure it is the center grille piece that's bent? I didn't think such a big peice of plastic could bend. You don't think its maybe the grooves the tabs sit in that may have shifted back or where it should clip into the headlights? I could see that bending..
Maybe you can place the center grille in the tabs and not put the plastic tabs. Dustin (odepaj) has one of his SVX's like that. It seems the hood prevents the grill from lifting and getting out of those tabs so its been working well for him. I considered removing the clips from my grill just so its more accessible.

Good luck and take care,
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Old 07-12-2007, 07:20 PM
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thanks for the advice
It wouldn't work with rogers yahoo so I decided to scrap their hosting and go here http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com


waterfall grille with red vinyl and gutter screen fitted


waterfall grill with red vinyl on and before mesh was added
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Old 07-12-2007, 07:22 PM
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oh ... ignore the cracks on the bumper
they're not mine
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Are you sure it is the center grille piece that's bent?
I'm sure it's not. It's the clips that got destroyed. From what I can tell the light itself is fine. Just the grille is cracked from the hood latch mechanism hitting it.
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Old 07-18-2007, 05:00 PM
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waterfall

i have an extra waterfall grille laying around from replacing mine with the 97 grill... its yours if you want it for just the cost of shipping...
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