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#31
Lexus Fanatic
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there are four tabs along the lower edge of the grille surround.
fyi, this is a shot from the backside of the grille surround.
obviously, i've covered up the tabs w/ painter's tape, but you need to clear those four tabs from catching onto the bumper.
also, do NOT pull up. stand in front of the car and pull forward and away while making sure the tabs don't catch onto the bumper. the grille and grille surround should slide right out.
fyi, this is a shot from the backside of the grille surround.
obviously, i've covered up the tabs w/ painter's tape, but you need to clear those four tabs from catching onto the bumper.
also, do NOT pull up. stand in front of the car and pull forward and away while making sure the tabs don't catch onto the bumper. the grille and grille surround should slide right out.
#36
Lexus Champion
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Question for the grill removal anyone. I'm trying to remove the grill and I'm havn a hard time sliding the bigger gray triangle tab out of the slot, does anyone know which way i hav to push the triangular tab out. I don't want to force anything just yet cuz I dnt want to break it. Thanks in advance!
#41
Pole Position
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I just installed my IS-F (replica) grille from Ebay. The fit is perfect and install took about 10 mins. And...you DO NOT have to remove the chrome surround to install! Once I removed the clips and 10mm screw from the top, I pulled off the weatherstripping that wasn't attached to the grille. There are 2 little pins on each side that come out. They came off easy. If they pull out of the weatherstripping, they go right back in with no problem. I then reached down and pushed the tabs that are on the side and bottom of the OEM insert. Once the tabs were loose, I just pushed the insert in toward the radiator and it came out. I then placed the new grille insert into the chrome surround from the back side and it snapped into place. There is no need what so ever to pull the chrome surround out unless your replacing the whole thing.
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#42
Driver School Candidate
Great write up. Just to check, has anyone seen a video version? and does anyone have any suggestions for the best place to get an F-Sport grill(06-08). I saw one on amazon for around $50 but I wouldn't mind paying more if there is a huge difference in quality between this and sewells.
#44
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Great write up. Just to check, has anyone seen a video version? and does anyone have any suggestions for the best place to get an F-Sport grill(06-08). I saw one on amazon for around $50 but I wouldn't mind paying more if there is a huge difference in quality between this and sewells.
#45
Lexus Champion
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Great write up. Just to check, has anyone seen a video version? and does anyone have any suggestions for the best place to get an F-Sport grill(06-08). I saw one on amazon for around $50 but I wouldn't mind paying more if there is a huge difference in quality between this and sewells.
Sewell only sells the Fsport insert for 09-10 models