Install Guide: 2016/2017 Camaro SS Front Grille Install and Bumper Removal

Sledgehammer70 · 09-04-2016, 09:26 AM

Looking to remove your front end for maybe radiator work or to simply replace your front grille? Here are the steps to follow.

keon718nyc · 09-04-2016, 10:39 AM

Thanks for the incoming video, i was waiting on this one as i ordered the grille!

Sledgehammer70 · 09-04-2016, 01:34 PM

fixed!

GroundhogSS · 09-04-2016, 11:34 PM

Thank you!

Thompyt · 09-17-2016, 03:54 PM

Thanks sledge, this made the demount install much easier. I used a drill for everything, much quicker. You didn't say what a PITA installing the grill was.

DisturbedSS · 10-06-2016, 04:25 PM

2nd time now your videos came in handy....nice work. If I had done that barefoot, would have mashed a toe or 2 with a wrench.

AlphaCamaro7 · 10-21-2016, 12:06 AM

Do you guys know by any chance where I can get the SS grille for a cheaper price?

Alex00 · 01-25-2017, 03:55 PM

The dealer installed my heritage grille but added (left) the plastic pieces behind the two smaller openings. Based on what you've seen with this front end apart does the fascia need to come off for me to remove those pieces? if I do have to take the fascia off I'm glad I watched your video.

AlphaCamaro7 · 01-25-2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex00

The dealer installed my heritage grille but added (left) the plastic pieces behind the two smaller openings. Based on what you've seen with this front end apart does the fascia need to come off for me to remove those pieces? if I do have to take the fascia off I'm glad I watched your video.

Can you show me a picture of what you're taking about. I recently removed my bumper as well.

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Alex00 · 01-25-2017, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlphaCamaro7

Can you show me a picture of what you're taking about. I recently removed my bumper as well.

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You can see them in these pictures.

Sledgehammer70 · 01-26-2017, 12:14 AM

Those pieces actually block the air flow into the brake ducts and rear radiators. My instructions didn't say I had to put them on, so I didn't.

mjwill25 · 01-26-2017, 07:56 AM

My dealer did the same thing, I took it back and had them pull those out. They said they contacted GM Tech and they didn't say those weren't supposed to be there but they did see why they shouldn't be there and took them off. They did need to pull the bumper to take them off.

Alex00 · 01-26-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer70

Those pieces actually block the air flow into the brake ducts and rear radiators. My instructions didn't say I had to put them on, so I didn't.

I wasn't sure what they were blocking but it's obvious they were blocking a substantial intake. The dealer said they would look at taking them out. But my sense of adventure and lack of desire to have other people work on my car will likely lead to me tearing into the car very soon.

I'm guessing the full fascia has to come off. Might as well get a lighted bow tie at the same time.

Start The Machine · 01-26-2017, 02:49 PM

Thank you so much for posting this video. I'm ordering the SEMA Auto X grille for my RS and want to install it myself.

"Dear lord Jesus, don't let me mess up my front end"...

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01-26-2017, 12:14 AM	#11
Sledgehammer70 Lethal Camaro Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,855 View My Garage	Those pieces actually block the air flow into the brake ducts and rear radiators. My instructions didn't say I had to put them on, so I didn't. __________________ Thanks My Build Thread \| Lethal Garage YouTube \| Lethal Camaro IG \|

01-26-2017, 07:56 AM	#12
mjwill25 Drives: 2016 Black 2 SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 100 View My Garage	My dealer did the same thing, I took it back and had them pull those out. They said they contacted GM Tech and they didn't say those weren't supposed to be there but they did see why they shouldn't be there and took them off. They did need to pull the bumper to take them off. __________________ 2016 2SS Black on Black, NPP, MRC with 6 speed, ARH Catted LT Headers, AWE Touring Exhaust, RotoFab CAI, Soler Performance TB and TC, GPI Ported LT2 IM, Pray Ported Heads, Pray Custom Grind Stage 2 Cam, DSC v2, BMR STB019H, Stance SF10 in Brushed Dual Gunmetal, Black Bowties, Black SEMA Grille, Smoked Tail Lights, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers

09-04-2016, 10:39 AM	#2
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	Thanks for the incoming video, i was waiting on this one as i ordered the grille!

09-17-2016, 03:54 PM	#5
Thompyt Drives: 16 2SS / 15 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 84 View My Garage	Thanks sledge, this made the demount install much easier. I used a drill for everything, much quicker. You didn't say what a PITA installing the grill was.

10-06-2016, 04:25 PM	#6
DisturbedSS Drives: 16 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: AZ Posts: 224	2nd time now your videos came in handy....nice work. If I had done that barefoot, would have mashed a toe or 2 with a wrench.

10-21-2016, 12:06 AM	#7
AlphaCamaro7 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS, NPP, A8, FBO, E85 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Springfield,VA Posts: 884 View My Garage	Do you guys know by any chance where I can get the SS grille for a cheaper price?

01-25-2017, 03:55 PM	#8
Alex00 Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Northern California Posts: 19	The dealer installed my heritage grille but added (left) the plastic pieces behind the two smaller openings. Based on what you've seen with this front end apart does the fascia need to come off for me to remove those pieces? if I do have to take the fascia off I'm glad I watched your video.

01-26-2017, 02:49 PM	#14
Start The Machine Drives: 2016 M6 2.0T Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 839	Thank you so much for posting this video. I'm ordering the SEMA Auto X grille for my RS and want to install it myself. "Dear lord Jesus, don't let me mess up my front end"...

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