CustomxB.com 4 piece grill set install W/ PICS

[The_Butcher]

This is not a hard install, but it does help to have someone helping you when removing and reinstalling the bumper.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
1.Standard screwdriver (Flathead)
2.10mm socket
3.Ratchet
4.Zip ties (small ones) BLACK
5.Dikes (wire cutters)
6.Drill and 1/8” drill bit (just big enough to put a small zip tie through
7.Drop cloth *to lay the bumper on
8.A friend *to help with the bumper
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9.Camera to take pictures

Step 1: OPEN HOOD.

:p DUH.. http://www.scionxbforum.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif


Step 2: REMOVE THE RADIATOR DIVERSION PANEL.

Push in the center of the retainer pins and then pull them out (5).

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Step 3: REMOVE THE UPPER GRILL.

Using a standard (flat blade) screw driver remove the other two retainer pins holding the upper grill in place.

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Reach your hand behind the upper grill and push down on the pins holding the bottom of the grill to the bumper.

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Remove upper grill


Step 4: REMOVE BUMPER.
*Have someone help you with this step. It makes it easier. Also have a drop cloth laid out so you don’t scratch up the paint on the bumper once it is off the car.

Start by removing the bolts on the splash guard under the front bumper. (7) *10mm



Remove the bolt holding the bumper to the fender well. (1 on each side)*10mm

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Remove the 1 retainer clip in each fender well.

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Remove the bolt on the top of the bumper next to the headlights. (1 on each side) *10mm



Remove the retainer clip next to the bolt by the headlight using a standard (flat blade) screwdriver. (one on each side)

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VERY CAREFULLY pull one side of the bumper away from the fender at the fender well, working your way down the seam. You will have to use some force if this is the first time you have had the bumper off, BUT BE CAREFUL.

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Repeat on the other side



IF you have fog lights BE CAREFUL when removing the bumper. Disconnect the fog lights.



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Step 5: REMOVE THE BOTTOM GRILL.

With the bumper face down on the ground (or work bench) push the plastic retaining clips towards the outside of the grill to release it from the bumper.
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*using a standard screwdriver might help

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Step 6: REMOVE THE BUMPER “VENTS”.



With the bumper face down on the ground (or work bench) push the plastic retaining clips towards the outside of the grill to release it from the bumper.(6)

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Repeat for the other vent.


Step 7: INSTALLING THE BOTTOM GRILL.

Place the new grill in the stock grill location and see where you will have to drill holes.



CAREFULLY drill holes about every 6-10 inches through the lip on the bumper all the way around.

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Loosely attach all the zip ties ( I used 10 ) and align the grill to your preference

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Once you are happy with the grill’s orientation finish securing the zip ties. . Clip the ends of the zip ties off with the dikes

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Step 8: INSTALLING THE SIDE VENTS.

Place the new grill in the stock side grill location and decide where you are going to drill the holes * I had to bend these side grill just a little bit to get them to fit just right.



Place the new grill in the stock grill location and see where you will have to drill holes.

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VERY CAREFULLY drill holes through the bumper tabs that held the stock panels in place, and one through the top.

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Loosely attach all the zip ties ( I used 7 per grill ) and align the grill to your preference.

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Once you are happy with the grill’s orientation finish securing the zip ties. Clip the ends of the zip ties off with the dikes.


Step 9: INSTALL UPPER GRILL.

Drill 1 hole in the channel on each side of the grill opening about 2/3 of the way up. * BE CAREFUL not to scratch the paint.

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Insert Upper grill into place making sure that the edges of the grill fit in the channels on either side and on the bottom.



Loosely attach zip ties on each side where you drilled the holes.



Loosely attach zip ties on the bottom of the grill through the holes that held the stock grill in place.



Using the holes where the air diversion panel sits loosely attach zip ties in these locations.

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Once you are happy with the alignment start securing the zip ties from the BOTTOM center first, clipping the ends as you go.


Step10: INSTALL AIR DIVERSION PANEL.

Put the air diversion panel back in place and install the retainer pins that hold it in. DO NOT push the center of these pins all the way in. make sure the center is FLUSH with the rest of the pin. Some of these pins will not be attached to anything, this is ok. They held the stock grill but are not necessary for the new grill.


FINAL STEP: TAKE A STEP BACK AND MARVEL AT YOUR WORK

Enjoy your new grills

[The_Butcher]

here are some before and after shots.

BEFORE

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After


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[Rando]

looking good Andrew!!! Thanks for posting the DIY on the project!!

[triflin]

Looks good. What's the top grill look like when the hood is open? Does the diversion panel fit back into place?

[STARK_INDUSTRIES]

Looks great !!!! :clap:

[ToY*bOx]

is this the kit off the same guy as customtc?? that u can get painted like a hundred diff colors

[The_Butcher]

looking good Andrew!!! Thanks for posting the DIY on the project!!

Thanks Randy. :)



Looks good. What's the top grill look like when the hood is open? Does the diversion panel fit back into place?

Cory- thank you. I will get pics on my next day off. Thursday or Friday. the diversion panel fits back in it's original location just fine, 2 small openings on either end where the panel meets the grill, but nothing bad.


Looks great !!!! :clap:
Thank you sir.


is this the kit off the same guy as customtc?? that u can get painted like a hundred diff colors

yes. got it from the same people that run www.customtC.com (http://www.customtC.com). they are branching out to the Bs.. I could only get it in silver. I had it powder coated in a low gloss black. I was going to go flat or matte black, but didn't like the looks on the test pieces I saw. I get the door rods in the same black as I did on the grills, so I new I'd like it.

[lucytheshedevil]

looks much better with those grills but idk if im a fan of the xb emblem...

[ToY*bOx]

Thanks Randy. :)




Cory- thank you. I will get pics on my next day off. Thursday or Friday. the diversion panel fits back in it's original location just fine, 2 small openings on either end where the panel meets the grill, but nothing bad.


Thank you sir.



yes. got it from the same people that run www.customtC.com (http://www.customtC.com). they are branching out to the Bs.. I could only get it in silver. I had it powder coated in a low gloss black. I was going to go flat or matte black, but didn't like the looks on the test pieces I saw. I get the door rods in the same black as I did on the grills, so I new I'd like it.


ya i got there dash kit is there a thread im missing to keep in contact with these guys for more mods?

[The_Butcher]

looks much better with those grills but idk if im a fan of the xb emblem...

HEY BRIAN.. :icon_tongue: :rofl: thank you.


ya i got there dash kit is there a thread im missing to keep in contact with these guys for more mods?

Matt- I just PM'd DJ about the xB2 grills. I've been in constant contact with them via email: mail@customtC.com

I was told that www.customxB.com (http://www.customxB.com) should be up and running by the end of April.

[Hannibal]

I am not sure if they have these available yet but....
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i28/fastmr291/deadpedal.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i28/fastmr291/frontsill.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i28/fastmr291/rearsill.jpg

These pictures are just setting them in place, they are actually installed on my car at the moment. I will take some other pictures once my camera is fixed....

[triflin]

I like that dead pedal. I need to find one to match my MOMO pedals.

[evoPIRATE]

I think I like the xB on the front.

[The_Butcher]

Chris. they have the dead pedal available, but the door sills?? not quite yet.
their xB site should be up and running at the end of this month. :up:

William- thanks. :) I added that. gives it a little pzazz.

[SPIKEnTR]

I totally like the xB emblem! Of course the beauty is we all like and display our own ideas. Because of my TRD add ons I've ordered a TRD emblem for my xB. Gonna put it on the back, opposite side of the xB one.

[snoplow]

keep up the good work guys I love the diy stuff saves alot of dough.......hahaha

[The_Butcher]

thanks guys. :up: I really like the new grills.. they weren't that hard to install either.