Denali Grill

[Piper Pilot]

I ordered the Denali grill and will attempt to install. We are in the install Biz for Public Safety equipment so removing the front end plastics should not be too bad. I'll try to take pictures and document what needs to be done.
A quick look reveals inner fender well screws, top side molding screws and probably inner fender screws. Lots of hidden stuff that you can't see unless you remove other panels. This will also allow me access to the Pass side headlamp to change out the bulbs. Looks like you have to remove the airbox (Airfilter) to gain access to the pass side bulbs.

 

[DragStripCourage]

I ordered the Denali grill and will attempt to install. We are in the install Biz for Public Safety equipment so removing the front end plastics should not be too bad. I'll try to take pictures and document what needs to be done.
A quick look reveals inner fender well screws, top side molding screws and probably inner fender screws. Lots of hidden stuff that you can't see unless you remove other panels. This will also allow me access to the Pass side headlamp to change out the bulbs. Looks like you have to remove the airbox (Airfilter) to gain access to the pass side bulbs.

Looking forward to seeing install feedback.. Any pics you can take along the way would be great.

 

[Prormk]

I second that piper pilot. A full write up will help us all immensely.

 

[ajs800]

It is very easy.... I installed an OEM one last week on our XL SLT. It took just over an hour by myself. The only area that is tough and where you need to be careful are the tabs at each corner of the bumper just under the headlights where it attaches to the fender. once everything is unbolted the tabs still hold the skin on pretty tightly. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pics of install.

I used the putco online instructions to determine what bolts needed to be removed.

http://www.realtruck.com/shared/pdf/manufacturers/2/270519b.pdf

 

[Prormk]

Right on ajs800. Thanks

 

[ajs800]

BTW - A cordless drill for the 7mm and 10mm will save a lot of time vs a ratchet.

 

[WillieFlo]

Lamin-X film then get HIDs in the stock projectors?

Tint

Gunsmoke

I'm planning on doing the tint for the rear tails / upper brake and the front headlight housings, but want to leave an opening in the front of the actual high/low lens area.....

 

[WVCarGuy]

I think it looks much better. It actually rides better and has more power since it thinks its a Denali.

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Hey I'm thinking of buying this grille for my Yukon, did you have to get the gmc emblem also or did you use the one from your OE grille?

 

[WillieFlo]

Kept Oem.

 

[WillieFlo]

+1

runutzzzzz, what did you coat your grille with? Did you remove to paint/coat or do it in place?