2011 Gmc Grille Removal

[DeppvomDienst]

Hi-

 

Just bought a 2011 GMC 1500 W/T and need to remove the grille.

 

The reason I need to do this is because the wide open design of the grille leaves the a/c condensor and radiator vulnerable to damage. My plan is to remove the grille, fit a piece of 1/2" hardware cloth behind it to keep stones and road debris from damaging those fragile parts and then re-install the grille.

 

The problem I am having is that the grille is hooked to the big plastic piece above the bumper and I can't figure out how to get that off.

 

Could anybody please post the exploded view?

 

Shoulda bought the Chevy flavor since they have a nice honeycomb style grid for their grille!

 

Thanks in advance for any help you can give on this matter.

Depp

[700 sportsman]

Here's a LINK to a pretty good how to.

But you'll need to remove the 4 small screws in the fender well lip, then pry it slowly out. You'll also have to have all of the other basic stuff removed (shroud, etc.) but you'll also need to have all of the metal clips removed or just about ready to pop out so you can remove the grille and bumper cap assembly all at once.

 

It will put a little fuzz on your peaches, you really gotta get your hand behind the bumper cap and pull, I about shat when it came loose cause it really popped, I thought for sure I cracked it.

[DeppvomDienst]

Thanks for the answer and the link. I had indeed figured it out but wanted to thank you. I was working on it today when my neighbor came over and despite the fact that he drives a F-150, he is a real smart guy. He called attention to the fact that my plan would make my new truck look like crap. He also said that since I don't tailgate or drive agressively, maybe I don't have to worry about taking stones in the radiator after all.

 

Then it was off to the local cement plant to fill sandbags for the bed of the truck. In other words I was getting my "poor man's 4WD" sorted out before the snowflakes fly tomorrow!

 

Thanks again,

Depp