DemoN
04-11-2002, 08:40 AM
Replacing the stock grill emblem is fairly easy to do, but i have seen the question some up enough times that i felt i would post a "how-to."
When replacing stock emblem with another one:
1) get a slim flat-head screw driver at least 7" long or a flat peice of metal (like a "slim jim") the same length
2) wedge screw driver under one of the "wings" of the stock emblem, careful not to damage grill.
3) There are 2 clips on the back of the emblem, push the screw driver towards one until you feel it push in.
4) Pop off emblem
Time of removal: about 5 mins.
They tend to break about 1/5 of the time so only do this if you are not expecting to keep the stock emblem.
If you don't want to damage the emblem:
1) Remove radiator shroud. This is done by taking a flat head to the several plastic pop attachments on top.
2) Remove Headlights. There are 2 rods on top of each headlight that look like alen wrenches, pull these out, then pull light off (remember to take the bulb sockets off).
3) Remove the grill. There is 1 bolt in the middle and a few screws, the sides of the grill just friction clip in.
4) Remove the emblem. Now that the grill is off you can release the 2 clips on the back of the emblem from the back of the grill.
Time of Removal: about 15-25 mins.
When replacing stock emblem with another one:
1) get a slim flat-head screw driver at least 7" long or a flat peice of metal (like a "slim jim") the same length
2) wedge screw driver under one of the "wings" of the stock emblem, careful not to damage grill.
3) There are 2 clips on the back of the emblem, push the screw driver towards one until you feel it push in.
4) Pop off emblem
Time of removal: about 5 mins.
They tend to break about 1/5 of the time so only do this if you are not expecting to keep the stock emblem.
If you don't want to damage the emblem:
1) Remove radiator shroud. This is done by taking a flat head to the several plastic pop attachments on top.
2) Remove Headlights. There are 2 rods on top of each headlight that look like alen wrenches, pull these out, then pull light off (remember to take the bulb sockets off).
3) Remove the grill. There is 1 bolt in the middle and a few screws, the sides of the grill just friction clip in.
4) Remove the emblem. Now that the grill is off you can release the 2 clips on the back of the emblem from the back of the grill.
Time of Removal: about 15-25 mins.