How to remove GT grill?

[AliRafiee]

Does anyone have a repair manual that shows how to remove a GT grill?

I’m really hoping that I don’t have to remove the entire bumper. I hate breaking those tabs.

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[HuntingPudel]

Bumper cover has to at least be loosened enough to get behind it from what I have been told.

 

[ack154]

I've looked into this a bit myself and only thing I can figure out is that the whole thing has to come off - and that's the only reason I haven't replaced my cracked one yet. Well, that, and I want to get the replacement PPF'd first.

I did try loosening a few of the fasteners on top/around the frunk - even pulled out the frunk tub and still couldn't really get close to it.

I also tried a couple different suction cups - thinking I might be able to pull it straight out with enough force - but I couldn't get anything to stick well enough to the curved surface. Maybe something with hot glue or something else could stick enough? I haven't tried that yet.

 

[miguelmix]

Does anyone have a repair manual that shows how to remove a GT grill?

I’m really hoping that I don’t have to remove the entire bumper. I hate breaking those tabs.

Why you need to make that?

 

[miguelmix]

I've looked into this a bit myself and only thing I can figure out is that the whole thing has to come off - and that's the only reason I haven't replaced my cracked one yet. Well, that, and I want to get the replacement PPF'd first.

I did try loosening a few of the fasteners on top/around the frunk - even pulled out the frunk tub and still couldn't really get close to it.

I also tried a couple different suction cups - thinking I might be able to pull it straight out with enough force - but I couldn't get anything to stick well enough to the curved surface. Maybe something with hot glue or something else could stick enough? I haven't tried that yet.

There´s a suction tool used for te dent guys i belive will , btw we have a replacement

 

[ack154]

There´s a suction tool used for te dent guys i belive will , btw we have a replacement

If I didn't already have a replacement from eBay, I'd probably be considering gloss forged version you have. It's actually even cheaper than the used OEM replacement I got from eBay.

But your mention of the dent pulling makes me wonder if this type of hot glue + slide hammer might work on it by just pulling a little in a few spots around the perimeter.

https://www.amazon.com/TooCust-Auto-Body-Paintless-Repair/dp/B09CNW5Z9N

 

[miguelmix]

If I didn't already have a replacement from eBay, I'd probably be considering gloss forged version you have. It's actually even cheaper than the used OEM replacement I got from eBay.

But your mention of the dent pulling makes me wonder if this type of hot glue + slide hammer might work on it by just pulling a little in a few spots around the perimeter.

https://www.amazon.com/TooCust-Auto-Body-Paintless-Repair/dp/B09CNW5Z9N

That´s what i imagine ... i think could work but just trying we will know, i just will replace mine for forged in 30 days or so

 

[AliRafiee]

There´s a suction tool used for te dent guys i belive will , btw we have a replacement

Thanks Miguel. I bought a bronze one to replace mine with to match my wheels.

 

[miguelmix]

Thanks Miguel. I bought a bronze one to replace mine with to match my wheels.

No way, where did you get that?

 

[miguelmix]

Thanks Miguel. I bought a bronze one to replace mine with to match my wheels.

Great match , wow i want photos

 

[Neil4Real]

I've looked into this a bit myself and only thing I can figure out is that the whole thing has to come off - and that's the only reason I haven't replaced my cracked one yet. Well, that, and I want to get the replacement PPF'd first.

I did try loosening a few of the fasteners on top/around the frunk - even pulled out the frunk tub and still couldn't really get close to it.

I also tried a couple different suction cups - thinking I might be able to pull it straight out with enough force - but I couldn't get anything to stick well enough to the curved surface. Maybe something with hot glue or something else could stick enough? I haven't tried that yet.

Did you price out the cost of a grill? Mine has a minor crack that I'm worried will expand at some point.

 

[AliRafiee]

No way, where did you get that?

Found one on eBay. It’s the one that comes on the 24 bronze package.

 

[AliRafiee]

Did you price out the cost of a grill? Mine has a minor crack that I'm worried will expand at some point.

You can find new OEM ones on eBay for around $500. Of course you can always bargain a bit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/235761197917

 

[ack154]

Did you price out the cost of a grill? Mine has a minor crack that I'm worried will expand at some point.

MSRP from Ford is like $1k. For real.

I got one on eBay in great shape for a little less than half that. Miguel/BSKT has carbon fiber versions even cheaper.

 

[miguelmix]

Did you price out the cost of a grill? Mine has a minor crack that I'm worried will expand at some point.

Yes will expand, you have to buy one from me

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