How the heck do you get the grills out? 70 Cutlass

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January 30th, 2017 | 05:17 PM

PM70

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How the heck do you get the grills out? 70 Cutlass

I would like to repair / replace the grills and headlamp bezels. I thought it would be easy, but no. I cant figure it out. Is there a diagram or instructions anywhere? Thanks!

January 30th, 2017 | 06:02 PM

Cincinnati Rick

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I would like to repair / replace the grills and headlamp bezels. I thought it would be easy, but no. I cant figure it out. Is there a diagram or instructions anywhere? Thanks!

See if this helps

January 30th, 2017 | 06:05 PM

jensenracing77

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You will have to loosen up the bumper brackets from the frame and slide the bumper forward and down.

January 30th, 2017 | 07:30 PM

Rod5013

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you will have to loosen up the bumper brackets from the frame and slide the bumper forward and down.

January 30th, 2017 | 10:09 PM

svnt442

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I can't say as I had to do that when I stripped my car to have it painted. Interesting.

January 31st, 2017 | 04:55 AM

Greg Rogers

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Get a assembly manual. They're reprinted and pretty cheap and will help you immensely.

January 31st, 2017 | 06:58 AM

2blu442

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Be careful when you lower the bumper. If you have a second person to help that can prevent the bumper from tipping and cracking the grills or headlight surrounds.

January 31st, 2017 | 10:00 AM

pcard

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I took mine off for repainting and did not have to touch my bumper. The Assembly Manual is very clear about how these are put together. You will have to remove the headlamp bezels.