Changing the IS250 Grill
Changing the IS250 Grill
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Very nice Keith, the black pearl is just right i'd say? is a bit moody with a slight glint in its eye, not too shiny and not too black but very effective :thumbup1: top job mate :thumbup:
Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:
Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
![[Image: FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg]](http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee440/davis5835/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg)
Well I must have struggled for an hour trying to release the bottom of the bezel with no luck......didn't want to snap anything. The top is easy, 1 bolt and a couple of plastic studs, but getting the bottom free has totally done me.
Anyone done this and got any info on what I'm not doing right?
Keith
Thought I'd have a go at changing this over today as it's my first day off for awhile.
Well I must have struggled for an hour trying to release the bottom of the bezel with no luck......didn't want to snap anything. The top is easy, 1 bolt and a couple of plastic studs, but getting the bottom free has totally done me.
Anyone done this and got any info on what I'm not doing right?
Keith
I assume you have removed the weather strip over the top of the grill? Needs to be done very carefully (I used long nosed pliers to gently squeeze each clip to remove).
Try to feel for the tabs (gray triangular shape) that hook on to the bumper. gently press on them and move them out of the slot. DO NOT PULL UP OR PULL/PUSH HARD. There should be 4 in total.
![[Image: grill2.jpg]](http://img818.imageshack.us/i/grill2.jpg/)
![[Image: grill1h.jpg]](http://img852.imageshack.us/i/grill1h.jpg/)
IS 200 Sport with a few mods, Standardish IS-F. The IS250 SE-L with a few mods has gone to a new home.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Keith, if you still have my number, give me a call. The bottom clips have to be lifted slightly to clear the slots, same as when you fit the new one. Need to do them one at a time to remove, starting from one side.
I assume you have removed the weather strip over the top of the grill? Needs to be done very carefully (I used long nosed pliers to gently squeeze each clip to remove).
Try to feel for the tabs (gray triangular shape) that hook on to the bumper. gently press on them and move them out of the slot. DO NOT PULL UP OR PULL/PUSH HARD. There should be 4 in total.
IS 200 Sport with a few mods, Standardish IS-F. The IS250 SE-L with a few mods has gone to a new home.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Before:
![[Image: 396234806.jpg]](http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL482/3191867/22382099/396234806.jpg)
After:
![[Image: 396234700.jpg]](http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL482/3191867/22382099/396234700.jpg)
![[Image: 396234699.jpg]](http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL482/3191867/22382099/396234699.jpg)
What I really like about this new grill is that it's not just flat like many of the other types I've seen (although you can't tell by the pictures), it actually bows out like the OEM one.
Oh and I bought some new plates too, thought I'd add something a little subtle in the bottom line:
![[Image: 396234698.jpg]](http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL482/3191867/22382099/396234698.jpg)
Keith
Okay finally got to grips with changing the grill, seems I was being a bit to delecate not wanting to damage anything lol, found the tabs that need to be pushed/pulled. So here is the finished item, let me know what you think:
Before:
After:
What I really like about this new grill is that it's not just flat like many of the other types I've seen (although you can't tell by the pictures), it actually bows out like the OEM one.
Oh and I bought some new plates too, thought I'd add something a little subtle in the bottom line:
Keith
Just out of curiosity where did you get your plates made up? I want to put new plates on mine and I thought you had to have the name of the place that made the plates on the bottom; I don't want HALFORDS or such like printed across the bottom of my plates.
The badge looks like it could be a bit bigger though, or is that just an illusion?
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
That looks brilliant, much improved.
The badge looks like it could be a bit bigger though, or is that just an illusion?
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
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