[redbluff]

Has anyone removed the front grill? The piece I am looking to remove is the grill that has the Nissan emblem on it. Looking for any pointers on how to remove it.

 

[HRWatson68]

Check the Service Manual located on this site, it has everything you need to get it done, I know there are a couple screws topside, and through 2 of the front holes there are release clips from what I can tell. I am getting ready to remove mine and do something custom, maybe remove the emblem, fill in all the holes, fiberglass it with waves or something cool like that.

 

[1HoTCuBe]

please let me know if you do this! i want to do this myself..or get the impul grill..

 

[redbluff]

Check the Service Manual located on this site, it has everything you need to get it done, I know there are a couple screws topside, and through 2 of the front holes there are release clips from what I can tell. I am getting ready to remove mine and do something custom, maybe remove the emblem, fill in all the holes, fiberglass it with waves or something cool like that.

Thanks. I have the service manual. I just wanted to see if someone had done it and the degree of difficulty.

 

[claancy]

The PDF guide for installing the "custom" grille has instructions for removing the factory grille. Looks like a handful of various clips - http://www.courtesyparts.com/images/instruct/F2310-Z1209.pdf

 

[HRWatson68]

I could swear the Service Manual says to disengage the back clips with a screwdriver, but that .pdf says squeeze with pliers...

Thanks for the .pdf

 

[ChristineK]

I will tell you all about it next Friday and I will have pictures and much, much more to display. I am soooo excited about the things that are about to happen (maniacal laugh, rubs hands back and forth)

 

[redbluff]

The PDF with the plier removal is correct. No way to do it with a screwdriver.

 

[inyubasha]

that top clip is a PAIN to remove, you just push the big side in with a medium screwdriver and pull
tadaa,
i taped the bumper & headlight first

 

[redbluff]

You are correct. Two top clips were tough. I taped as well. Thanks for the help.

 

[ChristineK]

I used a small screwdriver to pull them up. Then I proceeded to pop another 50 or so. This car is riddled with them.

The grille came out very easy, the headlights not so much!

I have never seen a car so devoid of screws and bolts in leu of these pop clips.

 

[1HoTCuBe]

I used a small screwdriver to pull them up. Then I proceeded to pop another 50 or so. This car is riddled with them.

The grille came out very easy, the headlights not so much!

I have never seen a car so devoid of screws and bolts in leu of these pop clips.

christine Can you show me the back side of the T rex grill? I want to see if i can modify it to look more blacked out and such..

thanks!

 

[ChristineK]

I will see what I can do. I did not photograph it before I installed it.

 

[ChristineK]

christine Can you show me the back side of the T rex grill? I want to see if i can modify it to look more blacked out and such..

thanks!

Ok I took a few pics of the grille for ya.

Or you can go here and order it in powder coated black :yes:
http://www.billetanything.com/Nissan-Cube-2009-Billet-Grille-Grill-Grills-p/20772_25772.htm

Good Luck!
Christine

 

[1HoTCuBe]

^^Wow not much to it..im going to try to make something from something I have..does it only snap in on top? Or does it snap on somewhere else too?

 

[ChristineK]

^^Wow not much to it..im going to try to make something from something I have..does it only snap in on top? Or does it snap on somewhere else too?

2 Pop clips at the top and 2 screws and compression fittings at the bottom. Very simple.

 

[none]

Me wants a Denkei grille!

 

[ChristineK]

Me wants a Denkei grille!

I like that too but this option addressed the middle and valance in one fell swoop and tied it all together. In my opinion I got the best of the Krom look with out the big bumper look and Sat radio for way less too :yes:

I have received huge comments on the new look. It had an very Japanese look before (thats not a bad thing) but this toned that down and just added what the car needed. I sooooooo love it! I have a personal parking spot and I used to park it so the odd rear window was out now I back it in so the grille shows. I cant wait for my bulbs to arrive.