I need to to remove the front grille. How hard is it any instructions? And where can i buy the aftermarket grille for 01 maxima? Thanks.

 

on the 00-01, the grill is part of the bumper. to remove it, you have to cut it out.

 

Cut the grille out? if i cut it i wont be able to put it back on. I was planning to repaint it but if i had to break it out then i would defenately go with the aftermarket grille. by the way would i be able to paint it while having it on?

 

you can paint it on by taping everything off...josh (irish44j) painted his black

 

Thanks alot for all your help.

 

mine was painted the same as the car.. pearl white

 

i painted white year ago now the paint has come off so it looks bad i may repaint black or may just break it so i could fit the aftermarket mesh? billet? etc one.

 

looks like I won't be able to help you andy....i don't have any tools to cut the grille

 

I painted mine black...just take the time to prep everything...overspray is no bueno

 

As was said before to remove the 5th gen grill you do need to cut it out of the bumper. It is fully possible to paint the grill on the bumper (this is the only way to do it) but you just need to spend the time masking everything off.

And as a side note..REMOVE THE BUMPER FROM THE CAR..the whole overspray risk is NOT worth it (the plastic paint is very very sticky and easily sticks to anything)..there are 4 clips under the hood and 2 screws (1 in each wheel well) holding the bumper on so just take the time to remove them.

Last summer I painted my grill, I used Krylon outdoor paint (gloss black)
Even with a good clear coat the Canadian weather (winter) owned my paint job..the grill needs to be repainted again after getting mashed with salt and stone chips all winter. So while it doesnt take THAT long to paint the grill (its a weekend project) the longevity of this DIY job is kind of questionable.

 

Hi steven i have cut it out the grille with sharp knife and it came out to be a nice finish. The grille on ebay is $85 the picture is below i am just debating if i should go cheap route by going to home depot and buy a metal screen etc and paint it black or i should just spend 85 bucks and buy the billet aluminum grille off ebay. The seller says it comes with the hardware and it can be screwed to the OEM grille insert by unscrewing that so i wonder how easy it could be. Anyway do you know if i can get anything from home depot to cover that big front hole that i created?

 

Not sure bro...I'm not expert at grilles....ask soonerfan or irish44j

 

 

I already cut it out without removing the bumper i painted it white last year but the paint never stay there for more than 6 months with highway driving conditions. I may buy a precut grille off ebay or will go to home depot to see what i can get to cover that ugly looking gap. I'll definitely use a metal, aluminum or steal material. Plastic is sucks.

 

thats not my car. haha

 

lol alright thanks for replying back to my emails. i'll just search around and see what i can come up with. I dont wanna end up buying a new bumper that would cost me more than a billet grille.

 

that grille wont fit. Its for an 02-03, The only grille I know of for the 00-01 are the ones from stillen, the Street Scene one

Mirage, I want pics of that rear bumper

 

you mean this one? it says Requires No Screws Or Drilling For Installation then how would the grille hold?
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...395077300.html

 

there are no attractive grills available for any 5th gen maxima

true story

 

it is.
and why spend 100 plus when you can get it from home depot for less than 20 bucks TOPS including spray paint and make it work..

 

ya i am planning on doing that. how would i be able to tie/screw that mesh thing there? can you bring up any pictures of home depot mesh grille?

 

I bought this grill from ebay and paid about 75 bucks total. I have a 01 max are guys telling me i'm gonna have to cut the grill off the bumper in order to install this 1?

 

is that even for an fifth gen grille?

 

the discription goes like this.


Brand New Replacement Billet Grille Insert fits2001 2002 2003 Nissan maxima. It's not for 20th Anniversary, GLE and 01 GXE. Our grille includes detailed installation instruction, metal bolts and nuts and the 1pc upper grille inserts.

 

I did cut the stock grille cause its a part of bumper, Now i have 02 maxima and i think 02 maxima grille is easy to remove and is not a part of bumper. Its a hassle to replace 01 grille so just leave it alone.

 

maybe i'll get a body mech to do it for me

 

homo depot grilles are only $4 and they be the best grilles evar.