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How to Install a Billet Grille for a 2005-2009 Mustang GT

This Mustang Parts Installation Guide Works For

Polished Billet Grille (05-09 GT)Polished Billet Grille (05-09 GT)
Fitment Includes:
  • - GT 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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Tools Required

  • Small Socket and Wrench Set
  • Small Flathead Screwdriver
  • Needle Nose Pliers
  • Drill & 3/16" Fiberglass bit

Optional Tools

  • Droplight or Other Portable Lighting Source

Installation

  1. Use the small flat screwdriver to remove the plastic push-in fasteners (clips) that hold the plastic radiator shroud in place. To remove the clips, insert the screwdriver in the flattened area of the clip and firmly but gently push straight up.
  2. Remove the shroud to gain access to the back of the factory grille.

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    (Optional) If you have a new grille without a pony cutout, it is highly recommended to remove your factory pony and slightly modify the bracket so that the new billet grille seats properly. If you prefer not to do this, you may paint the pony flat black to prevent it from showing through your new billet grille.

    To do this, remove your factory grille. Begin by releasing the 2 screws on top. Remove the factory honeycomb by releasing the clips holding it in place. Finally, to remove the pony from the grille, use a flathead to pry loose the retaining clips at the back of the pony emblem.

    If they don't release easily, you may also use a pair of pliers to twist off the retainer clips on the back of the pony emblem (they should break off twisting and pulling at the same time.) Once the pony is removed, reinstall the black factory honeycomb by simply fastening it back in place.

  3. Place the center billet grille piece on the vehicle. (An extra set of hands and eyes may prove useful.) Center the grille and have your assistant hold it in place. Slide the supplied bolts into the 4 tabs on the grille is centered with the positioning of the screws.

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  4. Secure your new billet grille to your factory honeycomb with the supplied hardware. An extra set of hands might prove useful to hold the grille in place.
  5. For the side grille panels, you will have to drill pilot holes, note that these pieces are not symmetrical and will only fit in 1 direction. See image below.

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  1. Have your assistant hold the pieces in place while you make the location of the bracket holes with a sharp scribe, metallic marker, nail polish, or using any other marking method. Remove the pieces and set them aside.

  2. Using a 3/16" drill bit, drill 4 pilot holes for the bolts (2 on each side of each fog lamp). Be very careful not to damage anything inside your engine bay while drilling!

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  1. Have your assistant hold the foglight pieces back up against the vehicle and secure them with the provided hardware.

  2. Replace the radiator shroud with the clips you removed in step 1

  3. You're finished! Enjoy your new billet grille from Stack Racing!

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Installation Instructions for 05-09 Mustang Lower Billet Grille

  1. Safely raise the front end of the car to gain access to the plastic drip pan located behind the front bumper. Remove the seven 5.5 mm screws securing the pan and remove it from the vehicle.

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  2. Place the four included U-Clips over the four included J-Hooks as shown.

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  3. Pre-thread the hardware on the grille using the four U-Clip / J-Hook assemblies from Step 3 and the four included sheet metal screws. Do not fully tighten the screws, only thread them in 3-4 turns.

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  4. Place the billet grille over the factory grille. From underneath the car, adjust the J-Hooks to wrap around the factory plastic grille as shown.

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  5. Once all of the hooks are secured around the factory bumper, use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the screws from the front of the vehicle.

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6. After making sure grille is properly aligned and secured, re-install the factory drip pan that was removed in Step1 to complete the installation.


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