• Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-

need help removing the grill

  • Thread starter Thread starter mustangkid05
  • Start date Start date Jul 8, 2006

mustangkid05

New Member
Mar 10, 2006
199
0
0
Jul 8, 2006
#1
  • Jul 8, 2006
  • #1
well i got the 5 screw out of the top of the grill, but i didn't know there was 5 at the bottom...is there an easier way to take the grill out thanks

romaine
 

SaleenGT2001

Well-Known Member
Jul 18, 2005
2,811
4
58
Four Oaks NC
Jul 8, 2006
#2
  • Jul 8, 2006
  • #2
remove the front bumper cover. all that is holding it on is 2 13mm nuts on each corner under the headlights. you can access them thru the bottom of the bumper. it will be next to impossible to remove the grill with the bumper on.
 
K

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?
10 Year Member
Mar 30, 2005
4,749
95
134
Jul 9, 2006
#3
  • Jul 9, 2006
  • #3
I took mine off without removing the bumper cover. It takes time but it can be done.

A ratcheting box end would be helpful.
 

FivePointStang

Founding Member
May 22, 2001
147
0
17
Springfield, OH
Jul 9, 2006
#4
  • Jul 9, 2006
  • #4
Removing the bumper seems a bit excessive. Once you have the two screws off from the top, remove the headlights (this allows you to have more room for your hands). After that pull the grill forward, you will be suprised how far it can come forward. I was afraid of breaking it the whole time, but I read a post on here saying to pull away, so I did. Now you should be able to get the remaining bolts...
 

AmBo

Active Member
Feb 3, 2004
1,027
1
36
New Jersey
Jul 9, 2006
#5
  • Jul 9, 2006
  • #5
Patience my friend is key to all mods. You'll get em off, but you don't have to remove the front bumper by any means! It was my first mod and I figured it out. Keep at it!
 

MarcoCapone

Member
Aug 6, 2003
44
0
6
Jul 9, 2006
#6
  • Jul 9, 2006
  • #6
I just did mine last month.... You doesn't have to remove the bumper,you just have to pull the grill a little bit, just enough so you can touch the bolt underneath it, and unscrew them by hand (I didn't even needed to use a ratchet just the box and a good pair of glove to have a good grip...)!!! Anyways its suprising how you can pull on the grill without any damage to the bumper!!!
 

Mustang225

Founding Member
Jul 23, 2000
424
5
29
Jul 10, 2006
#7
  • Jul 10, 2006
  • #7
If I recall I used a 7mm wrench to get the screws off. Just needed to pull it up and closer to you.
 

BurningRubber

10 Year Member
Dec 6, 2004
1,865
24
58
Jul 11, 2006
#8
  • Jul 11, 2006
  • #8
I did mine today, and it sure was a bitch getting those bottom bolts off. I also just pulled/bent the cover up.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
Convertible help needed Please
  • Curtis Harper
  • Apr 27, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
161
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 26, 2026
Mustang5L5
N
1969 15x10 295's for rear. Modifications needed?
  • normg
  • May 1, 2026
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
Replies
2
Views
112
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- May 2, 2026
GypsyR
G
M
91 GT Need help identifying parts and some issue.
  • MCMXCI_blkfox
  • Jun 19, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
4
Views
176
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 19, 2025
General karthief
S
Car shakes when taking off help???
  • STANKYstangs
  • May 10, 2026
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
12
Views
187
1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk- May 27, 2026
LILCBRA
H
Holley Carb Tuning Help
  • hassler
  • Oct 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
291
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 29, 2025
85GTStangGuy
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1996 - 2004 SN95 Mustang -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?