Dodge Ram 1500 '09-'12 MX & SW Upper Grille (DOD-1009)
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| Part # DOD-1009B |
| Part # DOD-1009S |
| Part # DOD-1009-SW |
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Our project 2009 Dodge Ram in need of a GrillCraft Grille.
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Remove the plastic clips that secure the upper grille cover. using a set of needlenose pliers works well.
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Remove the plastic clips that secure the upper grille cover. Using a set of needlenose pliers works well.
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Remove bolts along the top of the factory grille as shown.
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Remove grille from vehicle. The grille has plastic tabs on the right & left lower corners. Simply pull up on the corners.
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A view of the plastic corner grille tabs.
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Removing grille shell from vehicle.
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Factory grille shell ready for a GrillCraft update.
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Cut factory grille center out using a saw blade or power saw.
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Removing plastic grille center section.
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Removing plastic grille center section.
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Factory grille shell with the center section removed.
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Install GrillCraft grille insert into grille shell.
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While holding grille insert in place. Mark mounting tab center hole using a sharp scribe.
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Drill 3/16 holes for mounting screws.
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(OPTIONAL) The following steps are optional procedures.Using a marker trace the backside of the grille insert.
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(OPTIONAL) The following steps are optional procedures.A view of the trace mark from the grille insert.
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(OPTIONAL) The following steps are optional procedures. Tape off the grille shell and paint the area behind the grille inserts using flat black spray paint.
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(OPTIONAL) The following steps are optional procedures. Tape off the grille shell and paint the area behind the grille inserts using flat black spray paint.
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Secure GrillCraft grille inserts with the supplied hardware.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with GrillCraft MX Series mesh grille kit installed. Shown here in Silver.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with GrillCraft MX Series mesh grille kit installed. Shown here in Silver.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with GrillCraft MX Series mesh grille kit installed. Shown here in Silver.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with GrillCraft MX Series mesh grille kit installed. Shown here in Black.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with GrillCraft MX Series mesh grille kit installed. Shown here in Black.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with GrillCraft MX Series mesh grille kit installed. Shown here in Black.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with GrillCraft MX Series mesh grille kit installed. Shown here in Black.
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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 with GrillCraft MX Series mesh grille kit installed. Shown here in Black.
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