Here is the back side with the screws in place. But I don't think I can pry the rivets. Now do the other side the same way. Only expose about 1 inch on each corner. I will be doing a new thread on opening these modules once car is back and I have pix of the completed project.
Carefully grind off the locking part of the plastic tabs and watch your knuckles! You do not need to remove the clip in the top orange box. I've had to remove them several times already, they are the same pins that are in our door panels. Since 1918, Dorman Products has supplied the automotive aftermarket with high-quality replacement parts, hardware and fasteners. Other posts suggest I need to drill it or push in the center pin. Just be patient and don't tear any of the speednuts out, it may ruin the mounting area.
Other than that, it's pretty easy to do again later on without taking everything apart. When it comes time to repair, maintain or upgrade your Dodge Challenger , choose Factory Chrysler Parts for the best selection of Dodge parts at discount prices. Those in the red boxes look like plastic rivets that you will have to break or drill apart. What i would like to do is to remove the bottom mesh grill but i was told i have to remove the front bumper to do so. I need to know what size I need to buy to replace the broken ones. You push in the center of the rivet that will unlock it, and they you just pry with a big flatblade between the liner and the fascia. It will take at least a couple of hours to remove and replace, it took me longer but I have a habit of stopping for a beer and admiring my handiwork.
Genuine Dodge Challenger Parts from Factory Chrysler Parts in Bartow, Fl. There are a few that are harder to reach. You'll also have to remove the main belly pan and the pan in front of that. Was easy to remove and replace. The srt badge should just pull straight off, it's held in by friction clips it appears. Not counting wiring and hiding all of the drivers and modules. The bulb swap shouldn't take removing the front fascia.
My husband and myself are going to try it. I have about 15 hours in the swap once the headlights were out. I contacted my local dealer and got a quote for removing and reinstalling the bumper and the coast is a bit high 200+. The rest are just plastic rivets approx 15. Entering your vehicle information in our Year Make Model selector up top, helps ensure you get an auto part that fits your car, truck or other type of vehicle.
The entire front valance needs to come off. Thanks alot it was a big help. Each T-Rex billet grille is designed to perfectly fit each application with a simple and secure bolt-on process. I need to know what size I need to buy to replace the broken ones. We were doing a cam swap on a chally and luckily a Toyota mechanic was helping and he thought it was super tight even by his cram yours hands in to get to bolts standards. I've remove my front fascia several times and it's easier that I found out more recently to remove the rivets with those pry tools that you normally use for the dash or other internal panel removals.
Now we will remove the chrome grille trim ring and headlight bezels. There's only 4 10mm nuts and 2 10mm bolts that hold the fascia on and 4 10mm bolts that hold the plastic belly pan on. One easy solution is to turn the grinding disc backwards on a body grinder. Some of the speednuts on the front bumper were a bit difficult to remove but once you settle on a way to pry up the edge to release the grab hooks it's pretty easy. Authentic Dodge Front Bumper and Fascia spare parts from Factory Chrysler Parts represent the pinnacle of Dodge engineering and development, so why choose anything less for your vehicle? The factory projectors hold the bulb in place with a locking circular clip. Theyre built to maximize the performance of Dodge vehicles and provide the certainty that the repair will be done right the first time. Remove the 2 nuts and aluminum bars from the back side and test fit the grille.
The retention clips are extremely tight for the first removal and require you to get the best leverage possible which isn't going to easily happen from the engine bay unless you're pretty strong - and even then, you risk breaking the clips. I did mine several months ago. By the time I can remove it I believe the rivets are not usable any more. They do make a specific tool that can do it a little more safely and possibly save the rivet more often than not. I need a little help.
They have undergone exhaustive laboratory and real world testing. Ha ha I have a 2009 and my spoiler has seen better days so for around 100 dollars i will treat myself. We have worked hard to design a site that caters to everyones Dodge Charger Bumper needs. Disclaimer: I did mine back in the 2009-2010 model years. Hi Grams, It's been a long time but replacing it is a swap out - swap in direct replacement.
Use a flat screw driver to depress the tabs and pop out the headlight bezels. To avoid this issue when I had my '13, I removed the fascia and removed the entire headlight housings to get a better look and grip. Next, peel and fold back the corners of the red tape backing on the top and bottom. They are held in with several snap-in clips. Thanks alot it was a big help. T-Rex has been designing, engineering and manufacturing unique grilles in a state-of-the-art facility in Southern California under strict quality control standards for nearly 20 years. I can do it in about 5 minutes now :4-looney:.