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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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I have a 2-pc delete grill. My problem comes early i the instalation. I removed the top 6 screw, but I cannot get to the bolts on the bottom. I think this is partly because I have a Cobra R body kit and it is attached by another type of screw. Should I remove the headlights and reach around to the bottom of the grill? Or do I need to remove the entire front body kit?
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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it should be a small hex head screw holding it on, its really hard to get to but it can be done. if you can get a ratchet with a rotating end it would make things a ton easier. its what i used
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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whoever installed the front bumper may have used different hardware when they installed the grille. why did you use the stock grille with the Cobra R bumper in the first place?[&:]

Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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Well it was a stock grill with the pony hammered out and a billet grill put on with tie straps.So I got the delete grill to fix that.
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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And no I didn't do it. The car had a previous owner.
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Im actually in the same boat. They used different hardware and screwed down right in the middle of the grill location, hence the reason i still have that Fugly honeycomb grill.
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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looks like you might have to take off the front bumper. shouldnt be too hard. im sure you can do it in a short period of time
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: amrcnidyot

it should be a small hex head screw holding it on, its really hard to get to but it can be done. if you can get a ratchet with a rotating end it would make things a ton easier. its what i used



That's how I got mine out but it is a pain in the butt.
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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damn that sucks. but i'm glad you are fixing it. just take the bumper off!
Old Apr 18, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Uhoh never done that b4. And its a body kit. I will see what I can do.



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