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    Gen 4 Front Grille Removal
- Roger Fairclough
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                05 Nov 2020 08:55                #229697
        by Roger Fairclough
    
    
            
            
            
            
            
                                
    
                                                
    
        Replied by Roger Fairclough on topic Gen 4 Front Grille Removal            
    
        Start at a corner and pull hard. Yes it will probably make some noises but if you want the grill off you must persevere. I will assume you have released the  clips that you use a small screwdriver to lever the screw out!
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                05 Nov 2020 09:16                #229699
        by Matt5141
    
    
            
            
            
            
            
                                
    
                                                
    
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        I have released the clips under the bonnet and the 90° ones at the bottom of the grille, shown in the pictures in the previous replies. Trim clips were mentioned as well but couldn't figure out how to get to/remove these. Do these also need doing before pulling?    
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                05 Nov 2020 10:28         -  05 Nov 2020 10:30        #229700
        by lookonimages
    
    
    
            
            
            
            
                                
    
                                                
    
        Replied by lookonimages on topic Re:Gen 4 Front Grille Removal            
    
        After 90 clips and 2 under bonnet you just have to pull. Start at lower corner and pull towards you. The clips will release itself. Work al round till you get to bottom again.
Found that starting at bottom where 90 degree clips are you have more of a hand hold there.
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    Found that starting at bottom where 90 degree clips are you have more of a hand hold there.
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                06 Nov 2020 21:08                #229757
        by crash486
    
    
            
            
            
            
            
                                
    
                                                
    
        Replied by crash486 on topic Gen 4 Front Grille Removal            
    
        Lower black clips rotate through 90 deg, upper push clips, then the very tough white clips. I started at the top near the headlight. Yes , I thought I'd break the grill but I didn't. Good luck.    
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                06 Nov 2020 21:25                #229758
        by Matt5141
    
    
            
            
            
            
            
                                
    
                                                
    
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        Where are the white clips?    
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                26 May 2021 07:03                #235375
        by 1tamad
    
    
 	
					
			
				    
            
            
            
            
            
                                
    
                                                
    
        Replied by 1tamad on topic Gen 4 Front Grille Removal            
    
        HELP! I'm stuck with the top of the grill. The grill is held fast by something on top of the 'S' in the middle and won't budge. I'm afraid to break it.
     
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