2016 Grill vs. 2013-2015
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sorry Pchop ;-)
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Gonna look great! (yes)
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I'm really surprised there isn't more interest here on this mod. Seems like a no-brainer!
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Making queries over the phone and the internet with different Mazda parts people, I've gotten conflicting answers as to whether this is a plug-n-play swap out or not. So I haven't pursued pricing info. It all hinges on whether the bumper valance for the 2016 is the same part number as the previous models, which I haven't dug deep enough to be certain one way or the other. From what I know, the price of the grill is not prohibitive; $200-250, but that's just the grill itself. There are other parts (brackets and such) that add cost to the job.
Ah ok. Thanks for the response!! I've read similar pricing for the 2016 grill. I've also seen a tutorial on YouTube about how to remove and install the bumper. Doesn't look like a difficult job. Hopefully the brackets are interchangeable, and can just use the existing ones.
I like it! Approximately how much did the parts cost in total? Where did you source your parts?
I bought the oem parts directly from Japan through a friend so I can't remember exact prices.
I actually didn't know the updated metal bracket was required. So when I brought it to my mechanic to install he just took the original bracket out completely and made it fit without a replacement piece. Probably not recommended though haha
I actually didn't know the updated metal bracket was required. So when I brought it to my mechanic to install he just took the original bracket out completely and made it fit without a replacement piece. Probably not recommended though haha
Ah ok, thanks for the reply. I'll have to do some more research to see how much it would cost here in the states.
Part Numbers
- KA0G-50-710B (Radiator grille)
- KA0G-50-716D (Lower Seal)
- KA0G-51-730 (Emblem)
- KA0G-50-721A (Bracket)
Here's someone selling the updated grill parts on Ebay. I'm not sure if this is everything that is needed though
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
- KA0G-50-710B (Radiator grille)
- KA0G-50-716D (Lower Seal)
- KA0G-51-730 (Emblem)
- KA0G-50-721A (Bracket)
Here's someone selling the updated grill parts on Ebay. I'm not sure if this is everything that is needed though
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
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RedPanda: A few questions:
1. What year is your CX-5?
2. Did your front bumper valance have to be modified in any way to accept the new parts or is it the same valance as the 2016?
3. Aren't he emblems interchangeable on the old and new grilles?
4. In the ebay ad, which picture is the bracket and which one is the lower seal?
Thanks for your report on this swap. This is very helpful!
1. What year is your CX-5?
2. Did your front bumper valance have to be modified in any way to accept the new parts or is it the same valance as the 2016?
3. Aren't he emblems interchangeable on the old and new grilles?
4. In the ebay ad, which picture is the bracket and which one is the lower seal?
Thanks for your report on this swap. This is very helpful!
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Using the parts listed by RedPanda (same as in the eBay ad), total price from Mazdapartswholesale.com is about $290.
That's not bad. I'm going to wait a few months and ask my local body shop guy (who did my recent repair) if he can do it.
1. My CX-5 is a 2013 model
2.I wasn't around when my mechanic installed the grill, but I don't think the bumper valance has to be modified to fit. Only the top piece and maybe the metal bracket is different.
3.The new and old front emblems are different parts. Old: 51-740 vs New: 51-730
4. The bracket they're referring to is the round Black Emblem Holder.
The lower seal is the top plastic panel
Here's more info I found. This should be the complete list of parts needed for the swap, plus pic of the updated metal bracket
Mazda CX-5 KE 2014.11 -
Parts Number
KA0G-50-710B (Radiator grille)
KA0G-50-716D (Lower Seal) <--Top Plastic Panel
KD45-50-0K1B (Retainer) <-- Long Metal Bracket
KA0G-51-730 (Emblem)
KA0G-50-721A (Bracket) <-Emblem Holder
2.I wasn't around when my mechanic installed the grill, but I don't think the bumper valance has to be modified to fit. Only the top piece and maybe the metal bracket is different.
3.The new and old front emblems are different parts. Old: 51-740 vs New: 51-730
4. The bracket they're referring to is the round Black Emblem Holder.
The lower seal is the top plastic panel
Here's more info I found. This should be the complete list of parts needed for the swap, plus pic of the updated metal bracket
Mazda CX-5 KE 2014.11 -
Parts Number
KA0G-50-710B (Radiator grille)
KA0G-50-716D (Lower Seal) <--Top Plastic Panel
KD45-50-0K1B (Retainer) <-- Long Metal Bracket
KA0G-51-730 (Emblem)
KA0G-50-721A (Bracket) <-Emblem Holder
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