Just wondering if anyone has tried to install the OEM Silver grill [http://gmaccessoriesstore.com/grille...th=35_36_44_46] to replace their black one. I am pretty mechanically inclined, just wondering if there are any tricks I should know b4 pulling off the grill.

 

The grille install isnt too bad. I would rate it a 6 out of 10, as it does require some patience...removing the original is the hardest part.
It would be super easy, if you had the time to remove the entire front bumper It seems as if the grille is attached to the bumper assembly prior to mounting the bumper at the factory.

After popping the hood, I believe there are 4 bolts that connect the upper grille to the vehicle
Once those are removed, you will find 2 retaining clips one oneach side of the upper grill, that attachthe upperto the bumper....these will test your patience, and the most difficult part of the dissassembly (if removing the grille with the bumper installed).
Next, remove the 2 nuts that hold the Chevy bowtie..I believe they are 10mm, and not truly nuts and they seem to be compression fit...10mm nut driver will remove them.
Next you can begin with the removal from the bumper, which requires you to unsnap the upper and lower grilles from the bumper...squeeze the tabs and push outward (grilles will push forward, away from the vehicle,,removing the upper grille first.

Once removed, simply install the replacement by snapping bothgrillesback into the bumper (lower grille first)...these will install behind the bumper and "push through" snapping into place in the process.
Re-install the 10mm pressure nuts, and the 4 mounting bolts ( I skipped re-installing the clips b/c they are a true pain in the ***.

Took about 1 to 1 1/2 hours to do...
Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for the detailed info. I appreciate it.

 

Nice post ironcy. I was wondering of the same thing and I think that would greatly help.