12vMatt
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Registered: 28th Oct 06
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how do i get the grill off the bumper, ive unfastened the bolts at the top but i cant get the grill to come away from the bumper at the bottom.
i dont want to damage it.
post 97 v-grill by the way
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James_H
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Registered: 16th Sep 07
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you push the bottom towards the back of the car, but be carefull they come out quick!
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12vMatt
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tried that. it didnt want to move and i was scared i was gonna break the bumper
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gavin18787
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it is only those two bolts. So its probably just wedged quite well on. Worse case scenario is that the grille will break as its weaker then the bumper.
Just give it a gental knock towards the back of the car. Maybe a block of wood and a mallet around the edges to try and shock it. Shouldnt be stuck that tight 
Drives supercharged Tec with torque  
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12vMatt
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ill give it a go at the weekend or something. i cant afford to break the grill though as its gotta go back on again
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Simon_16v
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Tbh on my car when i bought it, i just fucking smacked it as hard as i could and it eventually popped out, awful things they are.
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James_H
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buy a de-badged one 1st before you do it 
[Edited on 13-03-2008 by jahunt]
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Deadude
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ye mine was a right bitch to get out eventually ended up kicking it 
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Haimsey
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Its one of them things where you think 'shit, if i pull/push/apply more pressure harder its going to break'
So pull/push harder 
[Edited on 13-03-2008 by Haimsey]
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12vMatt
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quote:
Originally posted by jahunt
buy a de-badged one 1st before you do it
[Edited on 13-03-2008 by jahunt]
i dont want a debadged grill though, i only want it off so i can fit my new horn. might paint the V black aswell if i can be bothered.
gonna try removing it tonight or tomorrow
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Envoy Ash
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sumhow u will need to reach inside behind the grill itself as it clips on at the bottom.if u hit it too hard it may break the little bits of plastic on the bumper holding it on.there are four or five little clips that need to be unclipped to release it
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Envoy Ash
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the clips at the bottom of the grill snap into rectangular holes on the top of your bumper
[Edited on 15-03-2008 by Envoy Ash]
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