Toyota Tundra 2015-2017 Grille Swap

A grille swap is one of the easiest customizations to perform on your Toyota Tundra. Maybe your existing grille is damaged, or you just want a new look. The Tundra TRD Pro grille upgrade will give your truck a more sporty and rugged appearance. The TRD Pro grille comes in two parts –  the lower main grille and the upper hood bulge trim.

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All TRD Pro grilles are color matched to the Tundra factory paint codes. Verify your paint code before ordering. Affixed to the driver side door jamb, you will find a sticker with a large bar code across the center. Below the left corner of the barcode are the letters “C/TR” followed by three digits, which may or may not contain a letter. This three-digit code indicates your specific Toyota factory paint color.

About the Tundra TRD Pro Grille

• Replacement grille is a direct fit.
• No additional hardware is needed.
• Toyota lettering comes preinstalled on the grille.
• Pre-painted to match your truck perfectly.

Parts You Will Need

Upper hood bulge trim part numbers:

• 76180-0C010 Matte black.
• 76180-0C030-A0 Super White
• 76180-0C030-B1 Magnetic Gray
• 76180-0C030-C1 Classic Black
• 76180-0C030-B2 Cement
• 76180-0C030-D0 Barcelona Red
• 76180-0C030-E1 Inferno
• 76180-0C030-E2 Quicksand

Lower main grille part numbers:

• 53100-0C260-A0 Super White
• 53100-0C260-B1 Magnetic Gray
• 53100-0C260-C0 Classic Black
• 53100-0C260-C2 Cement
• 53100-0C260-D0 Barcelona Red
• 53100-0C260-E0 Inferno
• 53100-0C260-E1 Quicksand

Tools You Will Need

• Ratchet and Extension
• 10mm Socket
• Flat Blade Screwdriver

How to Swap Your Tundra Grille

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Replacing the Upper Hood Bulge Trim:

1. Release the hood latch from inside the cab.
2. Lift the safety catch lever to raise the hood. (The hood is supported by gas struts.)
3. Locate the (3) 10mm bolts behind the upper hood bulge trim piece.
4. Remove the bolts with a ratchet, extension, and 10mm socket.
5. Gently lower the hood without closing fully.
6. Firmly pull outward on the trim piece to release the retaining pins.
7. Hold the new trim piece and align the retaining pins with the holes in the hood.
8. Firmly push in along the front of the trim piece to engage the retaining pins.
9. Reopen the hood fully.
10. Reinstall the (3) 10mm bolts behind the trim piece.

Replacing the Lower Main Grille:

1. Locate the (4) 10mm bolts across the top of the grille.
2. Remove the bolts with a ratchet, extension, and 10mm socket.
3. Locate the black push clip on either side at the top of the grille .
4. Release and remove the clips with the flat blade screwdriver.
5. Gently lift up along the top edge of the grille to release the white plastic grommets.
6. Reach down behind the grille and locate the release tab on either side, directly below the headlights.
7. Push down on either tab and gently pull the grille from the side to release. Repeat on the other side.
8. Hold either lower corner of the grille and firmly pull outward to release the locking tab.
9. Support the grille and firmly pull outward from the bottom to release the remaining lower retaining pins.
10. Hold the new grille and align the locking tabs at the lower corners with the holes in the bumper. Do not insert fully at this time.
11. With the corner locking tabs in position, align and insert the release tabs in the holes directly below the headlights.
12. Align the top of the grille. Firmly push in along the bottom edge of the grille to engage the retaining pins.
13. Gently push the top of the grille over the white plastic grommets.
14. Reinstall the black push clip on either side at the top of the grille.
15. Reinstall the (4) 10mm bolts across the top of the grille.

Enjoy the appearance of your new Toyota Tundra TRD Pro grille!

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