Replacing Grill

Tiny
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  • 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 38,705 MILES
What is the procedure (step by step instructions) for removing and then replacing both grills on a Pontiac Montana 2002? Any special tools required? Can it be done by the average person? How do you remove the inserts in a montana grill are they glued in or how are they fastened into the grill
Friday, August 5th, 2011 AT 4:55 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

The grille comes off in two parts.

Open and support the hood.
Remove the front hood seal.
Remove the hood latch linkage from the secondary hood latch.
Fig 1: Removing Hood Latch Linkage From Secondary Hood Latch & Front Hood Seal (Chevrolet)

Remove the hood latch linkage from the secondary hood latch.
Fig 2: Removing Hood Latch Linkage From Secondary Hood Latch (Chevrolet)

Remove the bolts from the center of the grille.
Fig 3: Removing Bolts & Center Of Grille (Chevrolet)

Remove the grille from the hood.
Fig 4: Removing Grille From Hood (Chevrolet)

Please let me know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Best, Ken
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