How to replace the front grille 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500
To replace the front grille on your Ram 1500 it couldnt’ be easier. You will be asked to open the hood, remove the radiator cover, remove the bumper grille as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 7 chapters in 45 minutes. Take your ratchet and your 8 mm socket and let’s get started!
Duration
45 minutes
Number of steps
7
Difficulty out of 5
2
Average savings
$130
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Open the hood
Step 1/1
Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.
Chapter 2:
Remove the radiator cover
Step 1/2
Start by removing the plastic cover by pulling on the 6 plastic rivets.
Chapter 2:
Step 2/2
Then remove the cover.
Chapter 3:
Remove the bumper grille
Step 1/2
Using a ratchet and an 8 mm socket, unscrew the 4 bolts holding the grille assembly.
Chapter 3:
Step 2/2
Then, remove it.
Chapter 4:
Remove the emblem.
Step 1/1
Remove the emblem.
Chapter 5:
Install the new bumper grille
Step 1/1
Put the grille assembly back on and retighten the 4 bolts.
Chapter 6:
Put the bumper cover back
Step 1/1
Refit the plastic cover and then the 6 rivets.
Chapter 7:
Reinstall the emblem
Step 1/2
Place the Dodge emblem on the new grille assembly.
Chapter 7:
Step 2/2
Operation complete.