2002 Grille Install by REdOX redox9k@yahoo.com

Tool(s): 1) 2002 Grille 2) Variable wrench

Install time: Approx. 10 minutes

Disclaimer: The following is for informational purposes. The writer and host of this install guide cannot be held responsible for any damages or problems as a result from reading and/or performing the instructions stated.

This install was pretty easy. The only tricky part is trying to align the grill in it's proper holes/latches. This grille was ordered from WC Toyota Sport for $46 (USD) plus $13 shipping. I also had to pay a $28 (CND) brokerage fee cuz I live in Canaduh. Aside: UPS Sux, they messed up my address and they put me on hold for 30min. because they didn't know where the package was. Nice going UPS! You'll notice in some pictures that I already have a screen mesh. I used this temporarily until I got the grille. I left it in there for added protection against nasty bugs that the grille might not catch.

Pictures of the grille with part number

1) Get familiar with the mounting brackets and holes with on the grill and on the bumper. The first picture goes with the next picture, and so on.

2) Get under the car (no jacking up required). Remove the nut that's holding these clamps. This is where the wrench comes in. Remove any foreign objects such as leaves, twigs, dead animals, etc. I found 3 leaves in there that I never would have seen if I didn't look close enough.

3) Align the grill the correct way. Now proceed to angle it to get it into the opening. I found the best way to do that is to put the right side in first and angle it in this fashon. Make sure the holes in the grille line up and fit into the bumper's "hooks" (see step #1)

4) Get these bottom latches on the grille to align with the mounting clips on the bumper. You'll have to pull away at the plastic covering underneath. Before screwing the nut back on make sure you didn't move the grille out of the bumper's "hooks" (see step #1)

Before and after pictures...

Now the top grille and bottom grille match which is what I wanted to achieve since I'm going for a black & red scheme for my car. IMO it should have came like this from the factory. October, 2001 -REdOX