Author Topic: Front grille Removal  (Read 1666 times)

Offline jonesltd

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Front grille Removal
« on: 16 May 2013, 10:33 »
Is there away of removing the lower centre grille under the number plate without removing the entire bumper off? Short on time and need to replace now I finally have the replacement OEM
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Offline dubber36

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Re: Front grille Removal
« Reply #1 on: 16 May 2013, 11:00 »
Have you got the new one? That should give you an idea of what holds it in place.
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Re: Front grille Removal
« Reply #2 on: 16 May 2013, 12:25 »
so confusing as so many clips  :cry: and none are releasing easily... any help asap?!
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Offline dubber36

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Re: Front grille Removal
« Reply #3 on: 16 May 2013, 12:27 »
It's hard to advise without seeing it.
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Offline Candy Man

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Re: Front grille Removal
« Reply #4 on: 16 May 2013, 13:39 »
You would be better off removing front bumper m8, lower grill
Has too many clips on it, which break easily,

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Re: Front grille Removal
« Reply #5 on: 16 May 2013, 15:36 »
Completed it and took ages but bumper off and away we go!
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