Part number for clips on front fascia? Doing some mods...

**legmaker72** · 12-06-2005, 10:37 PM

I'm planning on removing the whole front fascia to put in my custom grill and black lights. I want to be prepared if any clips break during the process. Anyone that has done this, do you have any tips what to watch out for and do you think I should get some clips before doing the mod just in case? If so, anybody know the part #'s? It's my daily driver, so I can't be without it if something breaks.
Thanks guys!
Christopher

**hyperbolic** · 12-06-2005, 11:06 PM

Took mine off with no problems. Push fastners at the top and bolts at the bottom The only things that needs to be replaced are six plastic rivets that you need to cut, three on each side that connect the wheel liners to the fasia, right in front of the wheels. Some people have used substitues they got from the auto parts store but I couldn't find any. I got mine from the Dodge dealer. You can hold them in position with pliers and pull the pin out to lock them in place with another set of pliers. There are multiple push fastners so if one is broken there are others that will hold the fasia in place but I don't think you'll have any problems. The only fastners not obvious are behind the wheel well, pull it out a little and look up to see a push fastner and a 10mm bolt. If you go to the dealer, look at the parts diagram and you'll see the locations of all the fastners.

**legmaker72** · 12-07-2005, 12:20 AM

I don't have a garage and it is my daily driver, so I don't want to get stuck if I don't have the right equipment. I will have to do the job on one day...hopefully a sunny day!
I guess I'll stop by the dealer and see what I will need.
Thanks for the heads up Hyper...
Any more info would be much appreciated guys!

**NAS T MAG** · 12-07-2005, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by legmaker72

I'm planning on removing the whole front fascia to put in my custom grill and black lights. I want to be prepared if any clips break during the process. Anyone that has done this, do you have any tips what to watch out for and do you think I should get some clips before doing the mod just in case? If so, anybody know the part #'s? It's my daily driver, so I can't be without it if something breaks.
Thanks guys!
Christopher

Really smart on your part to do both the grill and head lights at the same time. The head lights are so much easier to replace with the fascia off.

The only clips you are going to have to replace are the 6 (3 on each side) in the wheel wells. You could get the originals or use aftermarket push-in fasteners. You might also consider the fasteners that are at the top of the fascia if you think you might be removing it again. I would also buy a plastic panel removal tool, just to make this a little easier.

**Darthvader** · 12-07-2005, 12:29 PM

Requires the removal of the whole Facia?

**IDSmoker** · 12-07-2005, 01:15 PM

I'm planning on doing this as well, as soon as the grill comes back from the powder-coaters...

Originally Posted by HLY CRAP

The only clips you are going to have to replace are the 6 (3 on each side) in the wheel wells. You could get the originals or use aftermarket push-in fasteners. You might also consider the fasteners that are at the top of the fascia if you think you might be removing it again. I would also buy a plastic panel removal tool, just to make this a little easier.

Are the clips "in the wheel wells" the ones that can be replaced with pop-rivets?

Otherwise, what sort of aftermarket push-in fasteners would you recommend?

**NAS T MAG** · 12-07-2005, 01:23 PM

The 3 clips on each side have to be cut with side cutters to remove. I bought some standard black push in clips at a local auto supply. Or, you could buy the type that are used on the top of the fascia. There is also one of that type in the wheel well at the bottom.

**rozkopeeko** · 12-07-2005, 01:54 PM

did it and you can get the palstc pop rivets from the dealer or napa auto parts or any local body shop. the only problom is the special palstic pop rivet gun , you can buy one at napa for about 30 bucks ( i borrowed one from a buddy of mine at the body shop) real easy job!!!!!!!!!!!1 i switched both front and back r/t with srt8s lovvve the outcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!