redtomatoman Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I ordered the newer design front grille emblem. This one is a used factory emblem with the nuts on the back not the one with the hooks. I have looked at changing the emblem before but I have hesitated because it looks like the grille has to come off to get back behind the honeycomb grille to work. To all those who have changed their emblem, how did you do it? Did you remove the grille? Any advise is appreciated. I really don't want to remove the grille unless its fairly straight forward. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I haven't replaced my emblem, but I did pop the grille off to black it out. It is a very straight forward to remove the grille. There are the push pins across the top, and then you just pull it straight out. The bumper will flex quite a bit on you, and it does require some patience and a little bit of faith, but it does just pop off eventually. That being said, you can pull it pretty far forward after removing the push pins across the top. I am a very big man and I was able to get my arm in behind it, so you should be able to change it out without removal if you are really against it. Before and after pics when you're done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) It's a simple job to do...I didn't remove the grill I just removed the cowl that and stuck my hands inside and got it done pretty easy. The instructions in this thread helped a lot: http://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/2985-new-grill-emblem-with-red-stripes/?hl=emblem Edited May 8, 2014 by Journey_SeXT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted May 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Cool. Thanks. I'll get to it as soon as it arrives. It shipped today. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTSGUY Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Cool. Thanks. I'll get to it as soon as it arrives. It shipped today. Peace. Please show us a picture when its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Got it done. Very easy. Only took about 10 minutes. Journey_SeXT and DTSGUY 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Good Job RTM! Did you get the grille painted or did it come that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 In 2011, the journey R/T came with the body color grille. I think that's still the case although not sure. The new grille emblem adds some pop to the front IMHO. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Yes, the emblem does give the grille some pop compared to the one that came with the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTSGUY Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 Got it done. Very easy. Only took about 10 minutes. The R/T emblem looks great and I like the red grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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