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I know this isn't a a chevy forum, but this my by build thread!
Mod 4, I start at 4 because I didn't document 1-3. Which were Bug shield, Color coded mirror caps, and new rims tires.
Fog lights!
Hey Guys,
I searched the web and couldn’t find much on the install of fog lights on the NBS Silverado. I installed mine today and took a couple pics of the process. I ordered the kit from gmpartsdirect.com. It was around $350 shipped, and took 2 ½ weeks to arrive. Here is my install: 2011 Silverado
The before product.
First step is to remove the top shroud. If you take a small flat head screw driver and pop the inner ring up on the rivet you can remove them. Take your time and you won’t scratch anything.
All the rivets popped up and ready to remove. Start on one end and slowly pull the rivets out. Make sure you have a container to put them in.
Once the top shroud is removed you expose the 4 10mm bolts that hold the grill on. This is the right bolt.
Here is a pic of the middle two. There is also one on the left.
Once the 4 bolts are removed there are 6 clips that hold the grill on. 4 in the middle and 1 on either end. Start at either end and take a pair of plires and squeeze the clips while pulling the grill out. Work your way across the grill until all clips are free. Take care with this as I can see these clips breaking.
Once the grill is free there are 5 rivets that are holding a protective flap. I used a scraper to cut the rivet heads off. I tried to pull them, but it is much easier to just cut the heads off and get new ones. There are three in the center and one on both ends. I picked up a box of 15 for $5 at Advance auto to replace these.
The grill gone!
Once the grill is off it’s time to remove the bumper. There are 4 bolts that hold it on. 2 are visable from the top and 2 from the bottom. I was doing the job by myself so I chose to remove the bottom bolts first. I didn’t want the bumper falling on me when I removed them.
Once those were removed I pulled the two up top bolts. Take care here, when you remove the last bolt the bumper is free. Pull it straight out, It’s light enough for one to handle, but it is still a big awkward piece that you don’t want to scratch.
The front removed. I cringe when I see my new truck like this! J
I didn’t take a lot of pics of the conversion as the directions covered it pretty well. You do have to remove these two white rivets from the old piece so take care while pushing them out. I wish they would have included a new set, but they didn’t. You’ll want to compare the old cap with the new and remove the metal bolt clips and reuse them on the new cap. This process went pretty easy. I left the protective film on the new paint incase I scratched it.
There are also 3 rivets that need to be cut on the new caps. I used scraper as well and took care not to scratch anything.
Once the new color coded caps were installed I put the fog lights in. Take note to install these metal clips BEFORE you install the lights in the caps. Don’t ask me how I know! PS It’s a real PIA to take the lights out once installed!
Here is how the new bracket is placed.
Once the lights are in simply trace your steps back and install the bumper and grill
TIME TO WIRE!
Normally I would call this a 4 beer job, but since I was dealing with the fuse panel and important wiring I chose to stay sober.
Fuse panel that is located under the hood on the driver side. I have removed the cover in this pic.
The fuse panel has two handles on it. One on either end. You simply pull up on these handles to remove top portion of the box. Once removed you expose the blocks that you will need to wire the lights. At this point I took a good ½ hour to double check the wiring with the directions. You need to pop the grey block that is closest to the front and passenger side. It has 4 clips that hold it on, two on either side. Use a small screwdriver and release the block.
Here is where the new pin will be installed.
To install you must pull this red clip out enough to insert the new pin. Careful as the is what holds all the pins in place!
At this point you reinstall the block and then the top fuse panel.
I didn’t take pics of how I routed my wires as it’s pretty straight forward. You will need to install the new light switch which is a piece of cake as well. If you need a how too on that let me know.
Here is the finished product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mod 4, I start at 4 because I didn't document 1-3. Which were Bug shield, Color coded mirror caps, and new rims tires.
Fog lights!
Hey Guys,
I searched the web and couldn’t find much on the install of fog lights on the NBS Silverado. I installed mine today and took a couple pics of the process. I ordered the kit from gmpartsdirect.com. It was around $350 shipped, and took 2 ½ weeks to arrive. Here is my install: 2011 Silverado
The before product.
First step is to remove the top shroud. If you take a small flat head screw driver and pop the inner ring up on the rivet you can remove them. Take your time and you won’t scratch anything.
All the rivets popped up and ready to remove. Start on one end and slowly pull the rivets out. Make sure you have a container to put them in.
Once the top shroud is removed you expose the 4 10mm bolts that hold the grill on. This is the right bolt.
Here is a pic of the middle two. There is also one on the left.
Once the 4 bolts are removed there are 6 clips that hold the grill on. 4 in the middle and 1 on either end. Start at either end and take a pair of plires and squeeze the clips while pulling the grill out. Work your way across the grill until all clips are free. Take care with this as I can see these clips breaking.
Once the grill is free there are 5 rivets that are holding a protective flap. I used a scraper to cut the rivet heads off. I tried to pull them, but it is much easier to just cut the heads off and get new ones. There are three in the center and one on both ends. I picked up a box of 15 for $5 at Advance auto to replace these.
The grill gone!
Once the grill is off it’s time to remove the bumper. There are 4 bolts that hold it on. 2 are visable from the top and 2 from the bottom. I was doing the job by myself so I chose to remove the bottom bolts first. I didn’t want the bumper falling on me when I removed them.
Once those were removed I pulled the two up top bolts. Take care here, when you remove the last bolt the bumper is free. Pull it straight out, It’s light enough for one to handle, but it is still a big awkward piece that you don’t want to scratch.
The front removed. I cringe when I see my new truck like this! J
I didn’t take a lot of pics of the conversion as the directions covered it pretty well. You do have to remove these two white rivets from the old piece so take care while pushing them out. I wish they would have included a new set, but they didn’t. You’ll want to compare the old cap with the new and remove the metal bolt clips and reuse them on the new cap. This process went pretty easy. I left the protective film on the new paint incase I scratched it.
There are also 3 rivets that need to be cut on the new caps. I used scraper as well and took care not to scratch anything.
Once the new color coded caps were installed I put the fog lights in. Take note to install these metal clips BEFORE you install the lights in the caps. Don’t ask me how I know! PS It’s a real PIA to take the lights out once installed!
Here is how the new bracket is placed.
Once the lights are in simply trace your steps back and install the bumper and grill
TIME TO WIRE!
Normally I would call this a 4 beer job, but since I was dealing with the fuse panel and important wiring I chose to stay sober.
Fuse panel that is located under the hood on the driver side. I have removed the cover in this pic.
The fuse panel has two handles on it. One on either end. You simply pull up on these handles to remove top portion of the box. Once removed you expose the blocks that you will need to wire the lights. At this point I took a good ½ hour to double check the wiring with the directions. You need to pop the grey block that is closest to the front and passenger side. It has 4 clips that hold it on, two on either side. Use a small screwdriver and release the block.
Here is where the new pin will be installed.
To install you must pull this red clip out enough to insert the new pin. Careful as the is what holds all the pins in place!
At this point you reinstall the block and then the top fuse panel.
I didn’t take pics of how I routed my wires as it’s pretty straight forward. You will need to install the new light switch which is a piece of cake as well. If you need a how too on that let me know.
Here is the finished product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
