GMC Sierra 1500 Series '07-'13 Upper Grille (GMC-2023)
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| Part # GMC-2023S |
| Part # GMC-2023B |
| Part # GMC-2023-SW |
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Our project 2008 GMC Sierra in need of a GrillCraft Custom Mesh Sport grille for added styling.
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Start by removing the plastic clips that secure the grille cover as shown.
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Remove the plastic grille cover.
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Remove the bolts along the top of the grille shell.
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Use a set of pliers to unfasten grille shell clips on the back side of the grille shell.
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Squeeze clip while pulling forward on the grille shell.
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A view of the grille shell clip.
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Before you can remove the grille shell from vehicle you will need to unclip the bumper cover tab by simply pressing down on tab shown here.
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The entire grille shell can now be removed.
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These grille ribs will need to be cut out.
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A view of the grille shell with center section removed.
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The top bar can be removed but it is best to cut out after grille insert screws have been drilled.
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The top bar can be removed but it is best to cut out after grille insert screws have been drilled.
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Insert grille into grille shell and while holding firmly in place mark the mounting tab center hole locations using a sharp scribe.
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Drill a 3/16 hole for the mounting screws.
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On this project we decided to color match the grille shell to the vehicles color.
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Place grille insert into grille shell and place mounting screws into drilled hole do not tighten yet.
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A view of the grille mounting hardware.
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OPTIONAL: Using a marker trace the grille insert frame from the back side.
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OPTIONAL: We will be painting area behind grille insert with flat black paint.
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OPTIONAL: Tape the outlined area as shown.
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OPTIONAL: Using a scuffing pad to prep the area to be painted works well.
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OPTIONAL: Give the area to be painted a light scuff.
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OPTIONAL: Krylon flat black spray paint works well.
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OPTIONAL: Spray the area with a few coats of flat black paint. When dry install grille insert and fasten screws with supplied hardware.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft SW-Series Stainless Steel mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-SW
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft SW-Series Stainless Steel mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-SW
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft SW-Series Stainless Steel mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-SW
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft SW-Series Stainless Steel mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-SW. The factory emblem can be attached to the mesh grille by removing emblem tabs and using epoxy or clear silicone.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft SW-Series Stainless Steel mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-SW. The factory emblem can be attached to the mesh grille by removing emblem tabs and using epoxy or clear silicone.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft SW-Series Stainless Steel mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-SW. The factory emblem can be attached to the mesh grille by removing emblem tabs and using epoxy or clear silicone.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft SW-Series Stainless Steel mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-SW. The factory emblem can be attached to the mesh grille by removing emblem tabs and using epoxy or clear silicone.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft MX-Series Black mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-B.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft MX-Series Black mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-B.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft MX-Series Black mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-B.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft MX-Series Silver mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-S.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft MX-Series Silver mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-S.
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Our 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 series shown here with GrillCraft MX-Series Silver mesh grille Part # GMC-2023-S.
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