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Old 06-18-2014, 06:09 AM
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Default 2014 Corvette DIY Bumper Cover and Grille Removal Video

I made an instructional video for removing the front bumper cover as I replaced my stock grille with a Z06 grille.


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1) I used a second set of hands, particularly when removing and re-installing the bumper cover.

2) The process took about two hours, but now that I have done it, I could do another one in about an hour or possibly less.

3) If you get stuck, stumped, or want additional advice, PM me. I'm glad to help anyone who wants assistance.

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Old 06-18-2014, 07:22 AM
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Great video man. How did you get the Z06 insert already??
Old 06-18-2014, 07:52 AM
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Very nice Jag! I'm not sure when or if I'll be able to score my grill but I'll definitely be referring back to this video when the time comes.
Old 06-18-2014, 08:02 AM
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Very nice. Thank you for posting. Looks much easier than I had expected to be.
Old 06-18-2014, 08:18 AM
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Do the C7 front License plate and Aero insert fit into the Z06 grille??
Old 06-18-2014, 08:27 AM
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Nice video!
Old 06-18-2014, 08:33 AM
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Thanks for posting this good information.
Old 06-18-2014, 08:37 AM
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How much "total time" did it take you from start to finish???? By the way, "Great Video". And Great Looking front grille.
Old 06-18-2014, 08:45 AM
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Excellent video, was it easy to do one person or did you have a set of hands?
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That looks awesome! Thanks for posting the DIY video.

Do the openings line up nicely with the brake cooling ducts behind the grille? Any chance you can post some brighter/close up shots of that?
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GM is probably going to sell a bunch of these.
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Nice job. Thanks!
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OUTSTANDING video,Hope it's added to the DIY section.R
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Default front cover removal

Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
I made an instructional video for removing the front bumper cover as I replaced my stock grille with a Z06 grille.

2014 Corvette DIY Bumper Cover and Grille Removal Video - YouTube
Great video thanks
Old 06-18-2014, 02:00 PM
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Thanks. Great video - Beautiful Car
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Very good video - looks like an easy enough job. Thanks for doing the video and posting it here for others to view.
Old 06-18-2014, 02:40 PM
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The guy has one on ebay right now for $650 with (15) bids ...not that nice !!! Great job on the video, thanks for paying it forward !!

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Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
I made an instructional video for removing the front bumper cover as I replaced my stock grille with a Z06 grille.
Jag, I'm adding this to the very first post on the How-To for fascia/grille replacement.
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Added to Tech How-To & credited - really great job! Glad you didn't sell it to me or we wouldn't have this great guide!

Side note, mine comes today.
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