How do you swap-out the BOWTIE in the grille?

[KMeloney]

Hey all,

 

I've seen on many occasions where folks have swapped-out the bowtie from their grilles.  Me, I have an '02 Tahoe, and at first glance it didn't appear as though it just "unclipped" or anything.

 

I'm clearly missing something.

 

Can someone point me in the right direction on how to remove the large front bowtie?  Also, can someone help me with locating some swell replacement ones?

 

Thanks!

 

-Kirk

[Y2K Silverado]

When I replaced mine, is was just clipped in. I removed the grill and there would two tabs holding it in, I just undid the tabs and it popped right out.

Jim

[chevy4x4trucks]

It's easy, just open your hood and above your radiator there is a plastic shield held on by about 6-8 clips.  Remove the clips and take off the plastic piece.  Reach behind the grille and you can feel the clips.  Just squeeze them and the bowtie will pop off in your hand.

 

As far as replacements, painting it to match your tahoe is a cheaper alternative and it looks great.

[KMeloney]

As far as replacements, painting it to match your tahoe is a cheaper alternative and it looks great.

Whoa!  Never even thought of that!  Thanks!

 

Thanks for the replies, folks.  I thought I checked for tabs, but I might not have been looking at the right thing.  I'll give it another shot tomorrow.

 

-Kirk

[chevy4x4trucks]

Here's what one of them looks like from the back, this should help you a little bit:

 

 

I might have a pic of the back of the grille somewhere, gotta look around (too many pictures on my webpage to sort through )

[sirlan]

I just used a flathead screwdriver. It popped right out.