grille removal

[stockers 1]

hi all, how easy is it to remove the front grille and are there any handy tips to ease removal?

cheers adam

[francisjonno 2]

It's not too difficult just a bit fiddley.

Undo the clips at the top of the grill (there might be some screws too i can't remember)

Then release the lower clips - one each side, under the headlights, in the gap between the top of the bumper and the bottom of the metal lower part of the grill.

These can be a bit of a pain to release, i used a long thin flat-head screwdriver (wrapped in a bit of rag to prevent scratching the bumper)

Don't confuse the lower clips with the clips that hold the metal panel to the grill - like i did! %-6 You should see the clips you need to release if have a look with a torch.

Good luck

[jezmoz 0]

like HJ said use a flathead screwdriver to push the clips down to release them, take your time cause they break very easy.

[Matt W 4]

Just to add there are no screws!

Patience and as as said before a small flat bladed screw driver is the only tool for this job.

Make sure all the top four clips have been released and pull the grill forward to make sure all have been released then work on the lower clips, working from one side to the other and be careful that you don't release the last clip and the grill drops on the floor like i did. Luckily i kneeling on a rug in front of the car so no damage!

[petervr6 0]

stockers your motors coming along nicely i see waht wheels did you go for.

[stockers 1]

thanks all for the pointers, job went smoothly and the new headlights are in