DIY Thai Vios Sports Grill

[Kaotic Lazagna]

It's been a while since I installed it, so I'm going to try to remember everything step by step. Sorry in advance if I forget something. Here it goes (stupid hackers):

I forgot how long it took to install, but I just remember it longer than it should have since I ended up cutting myself.

Tools needed:
- Philips screw driver
- Box knife
- Dremel (will make it easier, I didn't use one tho since I didn't have one)
- Water (might get dehydrated)
- Ratchet wrench with (I forget what size sockets)

Before:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2280.jpg

Step one:
Jack the front of the car up. Unbolt these bolts from the bumper in the wheel-wells.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2281.jpg

Step two:
Remove these pop-in/suicide screws (what ever they're called) from the top of the bumper. I used a thin flat head and gently pried them off in a circular fashion.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2282.jpg

Step three:
*Read text in pic*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2283.jpg

Step four:
*Read text in pic*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2285.jpg

Step five:
*Read text in pic*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2286.jpg

Not a step, but just showing the damage that the concrete block on the freeway caused:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2287.jpg

Showing the locations of the clips (except the side clips)
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2292.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2288.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2289.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2290.jpg

...continue...

[YarisSedan]

Thanks i have my grill thats been sitting in my garage for the longest time. Nows some motivation go go out and install it hehe

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Step six:
*Read text in pic*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2293.jpg

Step seven:
*Read text in pic*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2294.jpg

Step eight:
Gently remove stock grill off of the bumper.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2295.jpg

Comparison pics:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2296.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2297.jpg

*Top is the mesh, bottom is the OEM one*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2298.jpg

*Also note how the mesh grill doesn't have the screw mounts that the OEM one has*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2299.jpg

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Step nine & 10:
I shave down the tabs on the mesh grill since they were waaaay toooo big to fit in the slots. I also made some of the slots bigger to accommodate the tabs. I used a box knife to do all of this, but I think a dremel will work wonders on the tab. Using some force/coercing, push the tabs into the slots.
*****************IF YOU'RE USING A BOX KNIFE OR SOMETHING SIMILAR, BE REALLY CAREFUL. I cut my thumb in the process, and that took some time to clean up and bandage off.***************
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2300.jpg

Showing the trimming on the tabs and the slots.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2301.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2302.jpg

Be careful to not too much force, or else the tab might snap.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2303.jpg

It started to rain a little (and started to get dark), so...
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2304.jpg

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Step 11:
*Read the text in the pic*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2305.jpg

Step 12 & 13:
Put the bumper back on, and screw in all the screws, and push in the pop-in screws. If you have foglights, plug them back in before you put the bumper back in. *I was pressured in time, so I didn't take pics of this*
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2306.jpg

Step 14:
Step back and look at the difference it makes.
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/MeshGrillHDR.png

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb261/YarisKaos/Mesh%20Grill%20Install/100_2311.jpg

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Thanks i have my grill thats been sitting in my garage for the longest time. Nows some motivation go go out and install it hehe

:laugh:

[eTiMaGo]

wheee thanks for putting this back dude :thumbsup:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

wheee thanks for putting this back dude :thumbsup:

No problem. Has it been added to the compilation of DIY's?

[FcukThis]

Hey jw, Does garm still sell these grills ?
Tried looking on the website for them, but they weren't on there.
did i miss out? :\

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Hey jw, Does garm still sell these grills ?
Tried looking on the website for them, but they weren't on there.
did i miss out? :\

Who's JW?

You should PM Garm to see if he still has any in stock. It's worth the money.

[Pitt Yaris]

did you buy it pre-painted?

[hafeez]

where can i get one of these grilles?

[Kaotic Lazagna]

did you buy it pre-painted?

No I did not. I had it professionally painted. Next time I get a mod like this, I'm painting it myself. hehe.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

where can i get one of these grilles?

Contact Garm (Cali Yaris) to see if he has any more sports grill in stock. http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=56 :cool:

[yurishi zu]

Just wondering where and how much you got your grille

[kaiksemh]

i bought one of those mesh grills from microimage which i paited it myself, my yaris color is flint mica and i painted the grill black and chrome, not bad!!!! i'll post some pictures.

[kaiksemh]

and having trouble installing the grill, this post will help me alot.
thanks kaotic lazagna!!!!!