Grill emblem / trim removal. 1st Gen how-to!

[daug1502]

The weather was nice, and I didn't have anything to do the other day, So I did this.


Or in other words removed this.



It's a little ugly close up, but not bad for what most people will see.

And since this is a how to guide.

It's real simple. you will need a phillips screw driver and maybe something really flat but stiff to act as a light duty pry

Take the grill off of the car, it's just 3 screws and 2 clips

Now look at the back of the grill, you will see 5 screws across the top, one in the middle behind the chevy emblem (no it does not hold the chevy emblem and/or the trim in place, but there are screws that do that. if you want to paint the trim, this could be useful.) Also there are 4 clips across the bottom.


Remove the 6 screws and set them aside.

Now carefully unclip the trim from the rest of the grill. Take your time, mine were a little stubborn. This is where the pry came in handy, remember to not pry to hard.

Now the clip is off the grill. If you want a simple mesh grill you are done. Replae the screws and put the trim piece up somewhere for safe keeping. Replace the grill.

If you are painting the emblem, this is the half way point. Removed the 6 remaining scews (set them aside)

The emblem and chrome trim should come out easily, and then it's just the painting process. Reverse for the install after it's painted.

If there is more to taking the emblem apart please feel free to add it. I only went for the mesh look so never took off the emblem.

I will also be doing a de-badging how to for the rest of the car. this will take some time as I am now working two jobs, plus military, and a kid to take care of. I would also like the weather to be warmer so i'm not working as hard. (heated glue comes off easier than cold)