Mark.W
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Registered: 3rd Jan 07
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 hi peeps can any one give me any tips on how to remove my vgrill on my 97 corsa.i had a go at removing it today and seems to be a bit of a sod,i removed the 2 screws that holds the grill in place and tried pushing the grill towards the engine and lifting it but could only get the right hand side corner loose, is there any other simple ways of getting the grill off as im wanting to fit the de-badged grill that ive bought.
mark
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Phi
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Registered: 8th Jan 07
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i htink they click in somewhere
my other half did my one! :-)
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Phi
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** at the bottom
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Mark.W
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yes they do click in at the bottom but seems to be struggle gettin it out
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Phi
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just have another try tbh
im sure it will come out
do you need it? maybe give it good smack! lol
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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easy as 1 2 3 mate! just unbolt the screws and push it forwards towards the engine and it should unclip, then thats it. unless yours is stuck in with superglue or KY or something? 
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Tommy L
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push at the bottom of the grill hard and should unclip, if that doesnt work then just whip the bumper off and get it off that way. that way you can see what you are doing properly
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Mark.W
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hahaha will have another go tomorrow thanks Corsa_phi / KROOZUK-BEN.if any other tips on how to remove it peeps please let me know
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Mark.W
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thanks corsa_tomtom1502
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mattk
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if in doubt, give it a clout
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
if in doubt, give it a clout
 Mine was extremely difficult to remove - I don't think the cold whether helps. Try heating it up or something first. Basically look at your new badgeless grill clips and figure out where to push on your v-grill!
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Dean_W
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
if in doubt, give it a clout
Thats how I got mine off. And broke it.....nevermind.
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Mike
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
if in doubt, give it a clout
The greatest most accurate statement ever made.
You've just gotta know how much of a clout so you don't break it.
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Mark.W
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thanks every one for replying.i got it off today without breaking it just with giving it that lil bit extra push,i also took the top 2 bolts near the grills bolts that hold the bumber on that give me a lil bit more leway.thanks peeps
[Edited on 27-01-2007 by wooly101uk]
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
thanks every one for replying.i got it off today without breaking it just with giving it that lil bit extra push,i also took the top 2 bolts near the grills bolts that hold the bumber on that give me a lil bit more leway.thanks peeps
[Edited on 27-01-2007 by wooly101uk]
That's what it says to do in the Haynes manual
I gave mine a clout, a kick to be precise
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Stokie Dave
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yeah i just did mine today, looks a lot cooler but yeah was a ballache to do without fully removing bumper! popped the side clips out then carefully used a screwdriver to prize the middle bits out wthout scratching me bumper (too badly lol):
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Mark.W
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why have u got you whole tool box out,you only need a 8mm spanner mate he he  yeah it looks wicked i also have the irmsher grill badge fitted in the bottom right corner just to give it that extra touch
[Edited on 27-01-2007 by wooly101uk]
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by wooly101uk
why have u got you whole tool box out,you only need a 8mm spanner mate he he yeah it looks wicked i also have the irmsher grill badge fitted in the bottom right corner just to give it that extra touch
[Edited on 27-01-2007 by wooly101uk]
Me too - I have the 'I' though, not the silhouette badge.
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Stokie Dave
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lol i was doing other stuff too 
yeah I might add an I badge also bit down the line
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chrisj_88
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Registered: 22nd Sep 06
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just triedto remove my grill today (post 97) and my god what a challenge. did what u guys said but it wa still stuck at the bottom so i gave up and left it hehe ile have another go when ive got some more time
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Fro
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Had to give mine quite a few knocks, but came out eventually without breaking. Just be careful and patient
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mattk
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Registered: 27th Feb 06
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Mine was a peice of piss, must have only been mine by the sound it
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