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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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removing the grill?

ok 2 questions:

1) how do I take the front clip or the grill and remove it? I want to install my lights and will need to remove this piece to put them in.

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2) where is the best spot to run wires from the engine compt. to the inside of the cab? most spots I found were tight and couldnt squeeze anything through there.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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i used the hole right around the steering shaft. just had to cut a hole into the rubber grommet.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 01f1502wd
ok 2 questions:

1) how do I take the front clip or the grill and remove it? I want to install my lights and will need to remove this piece to put them in.

and

2) where is the best spot to run wires from the engine compt. to the inside of the cab? most spots I found were tight and couldnt squeeze anything through there.
are you talking about installing fog lights behind the grille? or just headlights? headlight replacement doesn't require removing the grille (i'm sure you know this...just making sure LOL).
Now if you're trying to remove the whole surround and everything, there are several screws you have to get off (including a few behind the corner lights), then there's two big clips that attach to the rad. support (i think that's what they're attached to), then it should just come out. Your splash guards attached to the bottom of the surround will also be in the way; just pop the push clips off and remove the grille.
If you're needing to remove the grille insert after removal of the grille surround, I just used a flathead screwdriver to pry open where it's clipped to the surround. It might take a little force, but not too much or you'll break the clips.
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i used the hole right around the steering shaft. just had to cut a hole into the rubber grommet.
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...sorry for the long post LOL
 
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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yes its fog lights, or extra ones i should say lol. and ill see if any of this works, i got as far as taking out lights and the screws, but the little clips on the bottom gave me trouble, so Ill try it again tomorrow.
 
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