Well.... today the weather was decent and I was able to install my factory chrome mesh grille on my '07 LTZ. It was pretty straightforward and I didn't have to remove the bumper cover. Installation is as follows:
1. Remove the top six screws that hold on the upper grill.
2. remove the two side clips that hold the upper grille to the bumper cover (these were a bitch)
3. Remove the two speed nuts on the back of the Chevy bowtie badge.
4. unsnap all of the tabs on the bottom of the upper grille. Remove
5. unsnap all of the black tabs on the lower grill all the way around. Remove
6. install lower grill by snapping it in place (make sure all of the tabs are seated)
7. install upper grille and seat all of the bottom tabs
8. install speed nuts
9. install side clips
10. install all six upper screws.
11. enjoy a cold beer.
Notes:
The bottom tabs on the bottom grille were kind of a pain to get unsnapped. Keep trying, you will get it!
Good luck!!
1. Remove the top six screws that hold on the upper grill.
2. remove the two side clips that hold the upper grille to the bumper cover (these were a bitch)
3. Remove the two speed nuts on the back of the Chevy bowtie badge.
4. unsnap all of the tabs on the bottom of the upper grille. Remove
5. unsnap all of the black tabs on the lower grill all the way around. Remove
6. install lower grill by snapping it in place (make sure all of the tabs are seated)
7. install upper grille and seat all of the bottom tabs
8. install speed nuts
9. install side clips
10. install all six upper screws.
11. enjoy a cold beer.
Notes:
The bottom tabs on the bottom grille were kind of a pain to get unsnapped. Keep trying, you will get it!
Good luck!!