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5. For “Q” Grilles: Remove the protective liner andthoroughly clean the “Q” grille fins with a mild sol-vent followed by glass cleaner or alcohol and softcloth to remove the remaining qlue residue.

6. For SS models: Align the upper grille into place andcheck to see if slight grinding or dilling is need forthe “Q” grille to fit flush against the factory grille.Grind so that the grille fits without binding.

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4. Remove the outer push fasteners (2 per side) thatattach the top of the factory grille / bumper coverto the support panel. This will allow you to pullthe assembly forward for mounting hardwareinstallation.

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7. For all other models and mesh grille : Cut out andalign the hole location template, taping into place.Use an awl or similar pointed tool to mark the holelocation onto the factory grille insert, then removethe template, flip it over and mark the opposite side

of the grille.

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8. For all other models and for Mesh Grille installation:  Use a 5/16” drill bit to drill through the marks made

in the previous step. Use the drill bit to slot thehole up and down to help with the mesh grilleframe alignment. Blow out any plastic shavings that

could get caught behind the installed mesh grille.

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9. For Mesh Grille installation: Using the supplied.250” x .045” double faced tape, install the meshsections onto the back of the upper mesh sur-round. Make sure that the top edge of the meshis approximately .100” down from the edge of the

surround.

3. Monte Carlo: Carefully tape up the front grilleupper and lower section, including the emblem. Apply extra tape underneath the lower grille open-ing.

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15. For Impala Mesh Grille installation: Raise the vehi-cle to remove the lower pan. Shown above are thefastener locations and the following photos detailthe types of fasteners used.

16. Remove the two (2) 10mm hex bolts (A) frombehind the lower air deflector.

 A   A 

B B B

C

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C C

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C

D D

E

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11. Impala “Q” Grille: Align the lower “Q” grille, mak-ing sure the studs pass through the existing open-ings in the factory grille.

12. Install the supplied black rectangular retainers andESNA half nuts onto the mounting studs andtighten.

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13. Monte Carlo “Q” Grille: Align the lower “Q” grille,making sure the studs pass through the existingopenings in the factory grille.

14. Install the supplied black retangular retainers andESNA half nuts onto the mounting studs fromunderneath (one each side) and use an air ratchetto carefully tighten until snug. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR YOU WILL DAMAGE THE GRILLE.

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17. Remove the three (3) large plastic push pins (B)located across the front edge of the lower panthat are inside deeply recessed pockets. Use longnose pliers to grab the center of the push pins and

pull straight down to remove them.

10. Once the grille fits flush, pull out on the grille andnumber cover and install a plastic flat washer andan 8-32 ESNA half nut and tighten (each stud).

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19. Remove the two (2) small plastic push fasteners (D)located inside the bottom of the wheel openingthat attach the lower pan to the inner fender liner(each side).

20. Remove the two (2) 7mm hex head screws (E)from the sides of the front bumper cover (eachside).

21. Carefully remove the lower pan from the bottomof the vehicle for lower mesh grille mountinghardware access.

22. Align the lower mesh section and surround intothe factory lower grille opening.

23. Using the five (5) supplied black rectangular meshretainers and #8-32 ESNA half nuts, attach thelower mesh grille to the factory lower grille insert.DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or you will indent the

surround at the stud locations. Tighten only untilsnug and the retainers do not move.24. Reinstall the lower pan once the grille is secure.

18. Remove the six (6) plastic push pins (C) thatattach the lower pan to the painted lower edge of the bumper cover.

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DE

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27. Finished Mesh Grille Installation.6. Finished “Q” Grille Installation.5. Reinstall the factory bumper cover fastenersremoved in Step4.

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