Cadillac Escalade '02-06 Upper Grille (CAD-1600SW)
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Here is our project Escalade in need of a new GrillCraft Stainless Steel Woven SW-Series Mesh Grille.
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Picture #2:
Remove the plastic clips that secures the under hood panel that sits across the top of the grille.
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Picture #3:
Removing the under hood cover.
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Remove the bolt that secures the grille shell to the hood latch support.
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Now the grille shell can be removed from the vehicle.
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Here is the grille shell removed from the vehicle.
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Now lets tape off the painted section of the grille in order to eliminate scratching the paint finish.
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Here is the grille shell taped off and ready for the cutting process.
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We will be cutting the center section out (NOTE the area on the inside of the chrome edge will be cut do not cut out the chrome edge.
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Using a saw cut out the center section of the grille.
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(Note) The top section of the grille will need to be notched in another later step.
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(Note) The cut edge is on the inside of the chrome edge (do not cut chrome edge)
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Removing the center section I find it easier to remove it in sections as shown.
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Removing a portion of the grille center in sections.
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Removing a portion of the grille center in sections.
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Now sand the cut edge smooth up to the chrome edge. This will give the install a nice finished look.
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Using a sanding block with sandpaper is another way to do it also.
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The top section of the grille shell will need to be notched in order to fit the new grille center.
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A 1/2 x 1/2 inch notch cut into the chrome section.
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Fit the new grille in from the back side make sure corners fit into cut out notches.
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Press the grille firmly in place.
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Using 3/16 inch drill bit drill for the mounting screws.
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Attach the grille with supplied fastners as shown.
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A view from the back side of the installed grille.
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Now lets remove the factory emblem using fishing line works well to loosen the glue contact or applying hot air with a blow dryer works well also.
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Carefully removing emblem.
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Carefully removing emblem ring.
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Removing the plastic prongs on the backside of the emblem (these may be a problem when centering the emblem so i always remove them)
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Center the emblem on the new grille.
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The grille kit comes complete with a 5 minute epoxy kit for attaching the grille emblem.
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From the back side apply the 5 minute epoxy and let dry for a few minutes.
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Install the supplied grille support (extension bracket) to the factory hood latch support using the original bolt removed from step #4.
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Fasten the grille to the extension bracket with the supplied nut and bolt as shown.
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Reinstall the under hood cover over the top of the grille.
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WOW NOW THATS A STYLING STATEMENT.
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Picture #36:
Cadillac Escalade SW-Series Custom Woven Mesh Grille.
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Picture #37:
Cadillac Escalade SW-Series Custom Woven Mesh Grille.
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