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Front grille removal IS200

Front grille removal IS200

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deckie77
Senior Member
412
02-10-2016, 08:01 AM
#1
OK, after seeing Stevie's horn position (no inuendo intended) thread, thought it about time i got this done, but had a nightmare getting the grille off, so thought i'd do it all again & take photo's.

Remove centre screw
[IMG][Image: topscrew.jpg][/IMG]
1/4 turn cross head screw & lift up, just lift up centre of headlight clip
[IMG][Image: clipslifted.jpg][/IMG]
Lever under clips & pop up - No real need to remove headlight ones, can be done with out taking those out but it allows more bumper movement to get grille clips behind bumper out.
[IMG][Image: leverupclips.jpg][/IMG]
Be careful that your screwdriver is right into the centre of the clip or else this happens.
[IMG][Image: brokenclip.jpg][/IMG]

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:
deckie77
02-10-2016, 08:01 AM #1

OK, after seeing Stevie's horn position (no inuendo intended) thread, thought it about time i got this done, but had a nightmare getting the grille off, so thought i'd do it all again & take photo's.

Remove centre screw
[IMG][Image: topscrew.jpg][/IMG]
1/4 turn cross head screw & lift up, just lift up centre of headlight clip
[IMG][Image: clipslifted.jpg][/IMG]
Lever under clips & pop up - No real need to remove headlight ones, can be done with out taking those out but it allows more bumper movement to get grille clips behind bumper out.
[IMG][Image: leverupclips.jpg][/IMG]
Be careful that your screwdriver is right into the centre of the clip or else this happens.
[IMG][Image: brokenclip.jpg][/IMG]


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:

deckie77
Senior Member
412
02-10-2016, 08:15 AM
#2
Lever out side of grille and allow the clips out from behind bumper
[IMG][Image: sideclips.jpg][/IMG]
The 3 clips on the bottom of the grille were the problem for me, i got them out by using one hand to push the tab down and using the other hand to push the grille itself back, doing each one individually, mine were very tight and i thought they were going to break, but i got them out in one peice.
[IMG][Image: bottomclips.jpg]
[/IMG]

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:
deckie77
02-10-2016, 08:15 AM #2

Lever out side of grille and allow the clips out from behind bumper
[IMG][Image: sideclips.jpg][/IMG]
The 3 clips on the bottom of the grille were the problem for me, i got them out by using one hand to push the tab down and using the other hand to push the grille itself back, doing each one individually, mine were very tight and i thought they were going to break, but i got them out in one peice.
[IMG][Image: bottomclips.jpg]
[/IMG]


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:

deckie77
Senior Member
412
02-10-2016, 08:21 AM
#3
Since i was in there moving my horns i needed to paint my rusty bonnet catch and radiator clamps
[IMG][Image: powerwashed.jpg][/IMG]
[IMG][Image: rustyclamps2.jpg][/IMG]
So rubbed down, primed & painted everything
[IMG][Image: paintedcatch.jpg][/IMG]
[IMG][Image: paintedclamps.jpg][/IMG]

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:
deckie77
02-10-2016, 08:21 AM #3

Since i was in there moving my horns i needed to paint my rusty bonnet catch and radiator clamps
[IMG][Image: powerwashed.jpg][/IMG]
[IMG][Image: rustyclamps2.jpg][/IMG]
So rubbed down, primed & painted everything
[IMG][Image: paintedcatch.jpg][/IMG]
[IMG][Image: paintedclamps.jpg][/IMG]


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:

deckie77
Senior Member
412
02-10-2016, 08:25 AM
#4
All put back together, Big difference with the horns out of sight, i know nobody will really see the clams and bonnet catch, but i feel better having done them.
[Image: finishednfitted.jpg]
Edited 15-11-2009, 09:43 AM by DJW.

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:
deckie77
02-10-2016, 08:25 AM #4

All put back together, Big difference with the horns out of sight, i know nobody will really see the clams and bonnet catch, but i feel better having done them.
[Image: finishednfitted.jpg]


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
02-10-2016, 08:32 AM
#5
Good job mate,

and good write up!

Positive Rep added!

OutlawJapClub Admin Team
Sparkystav
02-10-2016, 08:32 AM #5

Good job mate,

and good write up!

Positive Rep added!


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
02-10-2016, 08:33 AM
#6
Good walk through:thumbup1::thumbup1:Rep added by me too
Lexusboy
02-10-2016, 08:33 AM #6

Good walk through:thumbup1::thumbup1:Rep added by me too

Bandit
Posting Freak
6,464
02-10-2016, 08:43 AM
#7
Good job matey :thumbup1:

Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!
Bandit
02-10-2016, 08:43 AM #7

Good job matey :thumbup1:


Lexus IS200 Sport Navigator (Now being stripped again) :blink:


Now Don't Forget The REP!!!

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
03-10-2016, 06:50 AM
#8
Looks great, nice writeup ! :thumbup:

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
03-10-2016, 06:50 AM #8

Looks great, nice writeup ! :thumbup:


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Cous3
Member
211
03-10-2016, 07:01 AM
#9
Excellent pics and walk through!...Top job!

Just as a matter of interest, what paint/process did you use?

Keith
Cous3
03-10-2016, 07:01 AM #9

Excellent pics and walk through!...Top job!

Just as a matter of interest, what paint/process did you use?

Keith

deckie77
Senior Member
412
03-10-2016, 10:30 AM
#10
Cheers guy's,

Keith, i just used a wire brush attachment on my drill & sand paper to rub/buff-off rust/remaining paint on the affected areas. I admit i cheated on the paint, Hellfrauds finest grey primer & Satin black (same as Wozza fascia guide), 2 coats primer & all of the tin of black (prob 5 or 6 coats) i wasn't too worried about matching the paint as nothing under the bonnet is laquered (shiney) or even coated up properly in black, but it is pretty close, i think it looks beter than seeing rust.

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:
deckie77
03-10-2016, 10:30 AM #10

Cheers guy's,

Keith, i just used a wire brush attachment on my drill & sand paper to rub/buff-off rust/remaining paint on the affected areas. I admit i cheated on the paint, Hellfrauds finest grey primer & Satin black (same as Wozza fascia guide), 2 coats primer & all of the tin of black (prob 5 or 6 coats) i wasn't too worried about matching the paint as nothing under the bonnet is laquered (shiney) or even coated up properly in black, but it is pretty close, i think it looks beter than seeing rust.


[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Lexus IS200 Sport

TRD'd, Lowered, 18" Kahn Rep's, K & N, Denso IK20's, 7" JVC DVD & Satnav, Fog 2 Brake, shiney interior bits
SOLDConfusedad: - Now a German Drug Dealer:biggrin:

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