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Parts included
(1) Upper Class Grille - Main
- Black - Part #51982
Hardware included
(1) - Large Bottom Mounting Plate
(6) - #10 Screws
(6) - #10 Flat Nuts
(6) - Flat Washers
(6) - 10/32 Nylon Lock Nuts
(7) - Trim Panel Retainer Clips
Tools Required
- Drill
- 1/8" Drill Bit
- Screwdriver set (Phillips)
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Socket Set
- Ratchet Tool
- Heat Gun / Hair Dryer
- 1/2" Plastic Spatula
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Upper Class Grille
2015 Subaru Impezra WRX / STI
GRILLE REMOVAL & Grille Installation Guide
START HERE
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION.
Auto makers off er varied models to each vehicle and occasionally manufacture more than
one body style of the same model. To assure your part is correct; our tech department can
be contacted at tech@trexbillet.com to verify fitment and assist with technical questions. All
other inquires can be directed to info@trexbillet.com. In the event you do not have internet
access please call 1-800-287-5900.
* APPLICATION MODELS VARY. WE RECOMMEND TO VERIFY FITMENT BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION PROCESS.
* IMAGES FEATURED IN THE INSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS MAY NOT ALWAYS EXACTLY MATCH YOUR GRILL.
FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL
STEP 1
1) Turn off engine and chalk tires with
stop block.
Open Hood. Disconnect Battery.
STEP 2
It is recommended to
lift the car off the ground
jack stands or car lift .
2) Begin by removing
all of the vehicle
components and
hardware that encloses
and secures the factory
grille to the vehicle
core support.
This means removing the
FIG 1
FIG 1
vehicle's front fascia.
Start with the hood line
seal strip at the nose
of the vehicle. The plastic
push pin clips can be
removed with a flat head
pry bar or small pick.
Be gentle as these
clips can break quite.
easily. (Fig. 2)
FIG 2
Main grille INSERT - #51982
PRO TIP:
Before you begin, use "3M Painters Tape" to
apply a protective guard around the work areas.
Attend to the fender and bumper valance. This will
help protect the paint and finish of your vehicle.
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Summary of Contents for T-Rex Upper Class Grille
- Page 1 GRILLE REMOVAL & Grille Installation Guide Parts included START HERE (1) Upper Class Grille - Main - Black - Part #51982 PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION. Auto makers off er varied models to each vehicle and occasionally manufacture more than one body style of the same model.
- Page 2 Upper Class Grille Main grille INSERT - #51982 GRILLE INSTALL - Continued 2015 Subaru Impezra WRX / STI FIG 5 FIG 3 FIG 4 STEP 3 SEE FIGURES 3 - 5 3) With the hood seal strip freed and removed, move onto the front fascia fender mounts located at the front of the wheel well.
- Page 3 Upper Class Grille Main grille INSERT - #51982 GRILLE INSTALL - Continued 2015 Subaru Impezra WRX / STI FIG 13 FIG 14 SEE FIGURES 13 & 14 STEP 5 STEP 6 5) Flip the grille assembly over and place on a flat cushioned surface or foam pad to begin 6) Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew all hardware disassembly.
- Page 4 Upper Class Grille Main grille INSERT - #51982 BADGE MOUNTING - START 2015 Subaru Impezra WRX / STI FIG 20 FIG 21 FIG 22 SEE FIGURE 22 STEP 10 STEP 11 SEE FIGURES 20 - 22 10) Position the badge and put into place over the provided badge backing plate.
- Page 5 11) If you want to also feature the “STI“ Badge, it will now need to be removed from the 12) Identify were you would like to position the “STI“ badge factory grille. Use a Phillips head screw driver. on your new T-REX Grille. We recommend lower right. FIG 31 FIG 32 STEP 13 SEE FIGURE 31 &...
- Page 6 Begin Grille Assembly SEE FIGURES 40 & 41 STEP 17 17) It is now time, to mate the new T-Rex Grille to the vehicle’s front fascia and factory grille shell. FIG 40 FIG 41 GRILLE Shell assembly COntinued...
- Page 7 Upper Class Grille Main grille INSERT - #51982 GRILLE ASSEMBLY - Continued 2015 Subaru Impezra WRX / STI FIG 42 FIG 43 FIG 44 SEE FIGURE 44 STEP 18 STEP 19 SEE FIGURES 41 - 44 18) Carefully put into place and align the grille’s designed mounting points and 19) Put into place the provided hardware washers.
- Page 8 SEE FIGURES 51 - 54 24) At this point you want to look over your work and examine the gap alignments around all edges and in between the new T-REX Grille and the vehicle components and body lines. Carefully close the hood for a complete visual inspection. If adjustment is needed, you can remove grille and loosen the hardware mounts and shift side to side or up &...
- Page 9 POLISHED FINISH T-REX polished grilles should be waxed at the same time that you wax the vehicle and can be cleaned with soap and water. A polished fi nish can be cared for in the same fashion that would care for your vehicles factory chrome. Never leave wet water spots as that may leave a blemish.