Grills 101 - Billet Grill Installation
Relax. Installing a new billet grill on your vehicle is easier than you think. If you know how to use a screwdriver and a ratchet wrench, you have just what it takes to mount most billet grills.
Billet grills can be divided into two categories based on their installation type: bolt over billet grills and replacement billet grills. Let's take a look at how they work.
Bolt Over Billet Grilles
These billet grills are the easiest, least time-consuming to install. Rather than completely replacing your existing grill work, a Bolt Over Billet Grill sits right on top of your existing one. These have pre-attached hidden bolts and use brackets and locknuts for a solid, secure and simple installation. They require no drilling or cutting of any kind.
Replacement Billet Grilles
Unlike a Bolt Over Billet Grille that sits right on top of your stock grill, a Replacement Billet Grill is a complete transformation. Everything that your auto manufacturer installed in the grill section will be taken off in exchange for your personally chosen new billet grill. This means that you will have to perform a bit of bodywork, but it is not as bad as it sounds. Most stock grills are mounted by plastic brackets, so all you have to do is slice through them with a saw, which should take no more than 20 minutes.
Once the original is out, your new Replacement Billet Grill takes its place. On certain vehicles, some easy drilling might be needed. Although the Replacement Billet Grills take longer to install, the final result makes the time worth while.
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SES Grille Installation Instructions
Nissan Titan / Armada 2004-UP
Step 1: Remove the Grille, mounting plates and nuts from the packaging. Be careful not to scratch the grille.
Step 2: Open the hood. If necessary remove the plastic radiator cover by removing the plastic plugs, screws or clamps that fasten it in place. This cover will be the plastic that covers the area between the radiator and the Grille.
Step 3: Facing the front of the vehicle on the far right and far left of the grille (not the center grille) you will find square shaped screws that will need to be turned 90 degrees in either direction before the grill can be completely removed.
Step 4: Gently press down on any clamps located along the back of the Grille that may still be attaching it to the vehicle.
Step 5: Safely remove front shell and begin installation of the Grille. Insert either if the grills in their appropriate openings. Once grill is in place apply the mounting plates with the foam ends facing toward the grill, followed by a washer and then a bolt. Make sure the grill is centered before completely tightening. Keep the mounting plates vertical (upright) as you tighten the bolts. Be careful not to over tighten as this may cause the grill to crack.
NOTE: To install the bottom grill for the Nissan Armada/Titan, this can only be done once the top Grille is removed.
Most SES Grille's
BASIC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Remove the Grill, mounting plates, and nuts safely from the packaging. Be careful not to scratch the grill.
Step 2: Open the hood, if necessary remove the factory plastic hood that covers the area between the grille and radiator by removing the plastic plugs or screws that fasten it in place.
Step 3: Place the grill insert over the grill making sure that it is centered on the vehicle.
Step 4: Reach between the grill and radiator and place a mounting plate (with the cushion facing towards the grill) and a bolt on every threaded pin.
Step 5: Check to make sure the grill is properly in place (centered) and tighten start to tighten the bolts. Make sure that the mounting plates are standing upright (vertical) before tightening. Screw in the nuts just enough to hold the grill in place. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN as this may cause the grill to crack.
READ THESE STEPS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE GRILL
