just bought a 02 tl front for my 99 tl n was wondering wat i need to do to make it fit? any info would help n b appreciate...n was wonder if anyone near sac has ever done it.

 

Welcome Vuejohnny !!!
Hopefully ya got the entire front clip from the '02. You'll need everything, including both fenders, hood, bumper, grill, headlamps, latch and misc. hardware. Grab all the stuff that ya can get and try to remember how things were attached.

Was your '99 wrecked ? That may make the alignment of parts more difficult if you're attempting to DIY. Should be straightforward R & R if ya have any auto-body work experience. Otherwise, get some help, IMO.

 

If I remember right the radiator and radiator support are also different. The side mirrors are different as well. 02-03 are more squared

 

mines wasnt wreck n i have the fenders hood bumper n headlights only

 

hoping a member from here that has done can help me figure wat i need to do cuz i have heard the it fits direct some has says it doesnt so just wanted more info before i attempt it

 

:ib4fsttymschimesin:

 

Who ever told its a direct fit is full of it. The parts line up without modifying them but they are not interchangeable.


For a front end swap it you need a hood, headlights, grille, fenders, bumper. The radiator maybe the same but the support is different.

 

So if I get radiator support that would b all need left cuz I fenders good bumper n headlights already

 

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I personally haven't done it, but I have seen the differences in my 2003 TL and a buddy's 99 TL as far as the front end goes. You'll need more than the fenders, a bumper, and headlights