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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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Does any one know if you have to remove the bumper cover in order to remove and replace the grill on a C7 Grand Sport? Not wild about removing the bumper cover and then trying to get everything to line up correctly again. Appreciate any advice.
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Old Jun 10, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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Does any one know if you have to remove the bumper cover in order to remove and replace the grill on a C7 Grand Sport? Not wild about removing the bumper cover and then trying to get everything to line up correctly again. Appreciate any advice.
Yes, bumper removal is necessary. I did my old Z51 in about 90 minutes taking my time. I could do it again in probably half that now that I know what I'm doing. It really wasn't that bad and went right back together fine.
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Old Jun 11, 2018 | 01:07 AM
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Yep, absolutely necessary. But I'll tell you, it's not nearly as daunting as you would think. In fact, it was fairly easy if you can believe that (and I'm no expert when it comes to doing this stuff). Lot's of good YouTube videos detailing exactly what to do.
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Yes you do but one bad is the clips around the head lights be really easy you don't want to break any of those. I have had the front off the car three times now. Good luck but not bad at all.. Robert
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