Radiator grille — removal and installation

1. Open the hood and remove the plastic panel over the radiator (see illustration).

10.1 Remove the plastic fasteners

Chevrolet Silverado  _ Radiator grille Remove the plastic fasteners

2. Remove the front bumper upper fascia by loosening the side fascia brackets first. Two screws per side.

3. Use a plastic wedge inserted between the upper fascia and the front bumper to gain access to the retaining clips (see illustration).

10.3 Carefully wedge the flat trim tool into the gap and pry the upper fascia off

Chevrolet Silverado  _ Carefully wedge the flat trim tool into the gap and pry the upper fascia off

4. Using a flat screwdriver carefully release the clips one at a time as you pull the fascia away from the bumper.

5. Pull the fascia off and set aside.

6. Remove the grille mounting screws (see illustrations).

10.6a Bottom screw locations

Chevrolet Silverado  _ Radiator grille Bottom screw locations

10.6b Upper screw locations

Chevrolet Silverado  _ Radiator grille Upper screw locations

7. Installation is the reverse of removal.

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