removing stock grille on 2000 camry (Gen 4.5)

[cman2000]

I'm about to remove my stock grille off my 2000 camry (Gen 4.5). Does anyone know what kind of tool i'll need? I think someone told me a 10 mm socket to take it off..and from what i saw it's 3 screws that i got to remove.

anyone w/ Gen 4.5 have any idea? or anyone in general? I want to know what size I'll need when i go to Home Depot

thanks

[amerikim]

C'mon....................................
Just unbolt and unscrew everything in the way.
If you can afford a 2000 Camry, you got $19.99 for a socket set.
BTW, you don't shop for house stuff at Autozone do you?

[cman2000]

Originally Posted by amerikim

C'mon....................................
Just unbolt and unscrew everything in the way.
If you can afford a 2000 Camry, you got $19.99 for a socket set.
BTW, you don't shop for house stuff at Autozone do you?

umm, did you read my post? i know there are 2-3 bolts to remove, i was just wondering if anyone knew what size socket i needed. i don't mind buying an entire set, but thought it'd still ask.

Ever been inside Home Depot? they don't only sell "house stuff"...they have alot of hardware there...plus the people are way more helpful. I try to stay away from places like autozone or pepboys...those people there are horrible.

[CamNub]

Don't you have to dremel it off?

[Razo-E]

^--those are for Gen.4's only, their grilles are connected to the bumper..

the 4.5s have seperate grilles..

[amerikim]

Hmm must be different in Texas, I wait hours for light fixtures in Home Depot here, but I get real service in Autozone. Must be different district managers. Autozone I spend an hour in because I want to, Home Depot has issues with double ringing me, over pricing and slow returns.I give it to HD for chick eyeballing though.
On Diff Topic;
On a Japanese vehicle. 6,7,8,10,12,14,17 covers most cars and motorcycles.
Metric Allen Keys and extensions. Torque wrench and breaker bar. METRIC.
Don't forget the 10lb beater.

[wiz]

I thought is was a 10mm bolt. I'll check tomorrow. The tabs on the bottom hold it in there pretty tight so use gentle even force on the bottom towards the radiator.
Dont bang it with your hand !

[cman2000]

Originally Posted by amerikim

Hmm must be different in Texas, I wait hours for light fixtures in Home Depot here, but I get real service in Autozone. Must be different district managers. Autozone I spend an hour in because I want to, Home Depot has issues with double ringing me, over pricing and slow returns.I give it to HD for chick eyeballing though.

that was hilarious! Yeah it must be different in TX, bec I like spending time in Home Depot...people are REALLY nice and helpful. the return line is a bitch but where is it not? (walmart is worse). but autozone/pepboys in TX i want to stay away like a bad plague...the people are a**holes, don't really know their stuff, and slow as hell.

hey wiz, i think you're right...10mm socket. but if you can check tomorrow, that'd be great ... maybe 12mm socket?