How to remove front grill?

[507hp M6]

I was told that in order to remove the front grill, all I need to do is pull it out.

I'm not sure if that sounds to right. I was hoping you guys could inform me on how to take out the two front grills properly.

Thanks

[jbizzy21]

Originally Posted by 507hp M6

I was told that in order to remove the front grill, all I need to do is pull it out.

I'm not sure if that sounds to right. I was hoping you guys could inform me on how to take out the two front grills properly.

Thanks

There are i think 5 or 6 clamps located on the inside of both of the front two grills...All you have to do is pop those clamps up, and the grills will pull out. The way I did it was i took out the bolts that hold the front bumper on, which gives u just enough space to pull the bumper forward slightly and reach your hand in between to get at the clamps. You may also be able to release the clamps without moving the bumper if u can get your hand or a screwdriver through the grates on the grill, but its much more difficult that way. Probably took me about 15 minutes total to remove and replace both of my grills with that method, and I wasn't rushing at all. If you go to "bimmian.com", they have instructions with pictures on this process, but you don't really need it.

[m2m]

can you elaborate more on taking the grills off without loosening the front bumper. I can see 3 clips looking into the grill on the bottom and can reach my fingers to them. Do I push down on them or pull up on them, and pull out at the same time?...Do i yank it off gripping the inserts or pry off the grill with a screwdriver?

[fjannan]

I just replaced mine last week. I installed CF ones on my Titanium Beast and they look hot! I'm also adding the CF side vents as well
It took me a while to figure it out but finally was able to do it First, You need to open you hood. You'll find a black rubber round rubber that's on the edge of the front of the hood. If you wiggle it a little, you'll be able to take it completely off. It's attached by a few clips that are easy to remove. Just be patient. Once that long piece come off, It's about 30"-35" long, you'll be able to see three clips on each kidney. Push them down and out. This will release the entire top portion. Try not to let them clip back on.
Then, insert you entire hand side ways from the second opening on the inner side and try feeling the clip. Once you have a good feel of it, push it in while you pull the grill out. That's all you need to do. A little bit of patience, wiggling and you're done. Note, do not install one grill without removing the other one out! It's a snap to remove the second kidney once the first one is removed. Make sure you put back that long rubbery piece back.
Your done!
At this point, I wish I have taken pic's.

Good luck, and hope this helps.

[m2m]

that black rubber piece youre talkin about, looks like its secured down by ALOT of screws? or am i wrong?

[T Bone]

Originally Posted by 507hp M6

I was told that in order to remove the front grill, all I need to do is pull it out.

I'm not sure if that sounds to right. I was hoping you guys could inform me on how to take out the two front grills properly.

Thanks

Long Duck Dong says "Yankee my Wankee" method works best.....

Yank hard and firm up top first when the clips pop then yank on the bottom.

[fjannan]

Originally Posted by m2m

that black rubber piece youre talkin about, looks like its secured down by ALOT of screws? or am i wrong?

No, there aren't any screws. They are clips.

[fjannan]

Originally Posted by T Bone

Long Duck Dong says "Yankee my Wankee" method works best.....

Yank hard and firm up top first when the clips pop then yank on the bottom.

Do Not yank it. If you do, the slit where the clips go into will get loose

[T Bone]

Originally Posted by fjannan

Do Not yank it. If you do, the slit where the clips go into will get loose

No, I have removed the grills 4 times by yanking...still tight.

[m2m]

Im trying to remove the front grill but im scared im going to use too much force and snap the clips. I can see the three bottom clips through the grills, do i press down on them or lift up on them to release the grill? I cant seem to get them off

[507hp M6]

Originally Posted by m2m

Im trying to remove the front grill but im scared im going to use too much force and snap the clips. I can see the three bottom clips through the grills, do i press down on them or lift up on them to release the grill? I cant seem to get them off

Man I feel bad for you. I was in the same position last night. So listen and take my advice.

1) Open the good and remove what I remember to be about 8 screws that hold the front bumper on.

2) Pull the bumper a little bit forward (The area of the bumper that we're playing with can bend a lot)

3) Get a long screw driver, put it n between the frame and the bumper and pull the little black tabs located on the top for the grill, while you pull the grill out with the other hand.

4) One the top 3 clips are removed, the bottom ones should be simple. You just want to push those up toward the sky.

The second drill should be much much easier because one the first one is gone you can out you hand in their.

Good luck