[nighttimereliefcold&flu]

Yup, the first gen and second gen bumper covers share the same pin locations. Following his write up will work to remove the bumper.
Removing the grill is pretty easy as well, they're pretty much all plastic clips, a couple screws.
I followed his write up and was able to change my grill as well.

 

[nighttimereliefcold&flu]

How did the grille install go?
Let me know if you do install the F sport foglight bezels. I want to do the same as well but I'm a little hesitant as I've read that you have to cut a slit into the bumper for them.