BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Is the only way to remove the grille on an 09 (and be able to put it back on) to remove the whole bumper? I have 4 Supertones ready to go on, but I was really hoping I wouldn't have to remove the entire bumper to do it. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiden Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 If you are a monkey and have really dexterious arms, you can reach the 6 screws at the bottom without taking off the bumper. However, I would highly recommend just removing the bumper... it really isn't that hard - just some pop-its, and you pull. Should take you about 15 minutes to remove the entire front bumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Bummer. OK, I'll just take the whole bumper off. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Once I used a mirror (and stuck it to the radiator) and stubby screwdriver, taking off the grill was cake. It's really not necessary to remove the bumper. But -- removing the bumper is easy enough. If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 How did you get your hands down there? There is barely any room from the top on mine. I need to access a bolt at the bottom of the radiator core support, so I think I'll just take the bumper off. 4 Supertones here I come! I'm welding up the bracket today. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I went from underneath the grille. http://i49.tinypic.com/ivhlxg.jpg Where the red dots are. Stick your arm up, and there is enough room for a screwdriver and if you have a mirror to see what you are doing, it takes 2 minutes. If you don't vote Trump, out, you're a bigot who hates america. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiden Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 You must have small hands! I couldn't get my hand up through that area, let alone my hand with a screw-driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 You can remove the grille without removing the bumper on the 08 and 09's (I've done it over a half dozen times with a pretty large hand) but it is a nightmare, especially the first time. My hand and arm got crushed/scraped up pretty good. After I got it out the first time I only put two of the screws back in after that. Now it's not bad at all. You absolutely need a stubby screwdriver though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hmm, I'll look at it. Mounting will be easier with the whole bumper off though, so I think I'll give that a shot. Maybe tomorrow. I was hoping it'd be easier since my Tig welder is 45 minutes from my house. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Wow, it really was THAT easy to remove the bumper! It was a little more challenging because I have an Outback, so I had to work around the clips for the flares, but overall it wasn't bad! Got the bumper off, my bracket built and installed with 4 Supertones. I've got another two sets on order, so I'll have 8 individual supertones plus the two stock horns. Should be plenty loud then! Those will go in the lower grille though, down by the license plate. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Lol, looking to out horn a big rig??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 4 Supertones is "louder" but not what I would consider "LOUD". I drive on I95 every day for 30 miles... [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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