any shortcuts on changing front grille?
04-30-2013 | 07:01 AM
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any shortcuts on changing front grille?
i got some black matte grilles from trinity and wanted to know if any one knew of a way to remove and install the grills without loosening the bumper cover
thanx
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04-30-2013 | 09:04 AM
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I'm looking to change mine out too. This vid looks helpful.
04-30-2013 | 09:16 AM
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I'm looking to change mine out too. This vid looks helpful.
BMW 550i (E60) Kidney Grill Replacement - YouTube
BMW 550i (E60) Kidney Grill Replacement - YouTube
04-30-2013 | 09:21 AM
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Texas_Vol did you have to take out the 4 screws under the weather stripping? Or could you release the tab from the top enough to get in and get the others?
04-30-2013 | 09:45 AM
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Ok, good to know. Thanks!
The vid above looks like he didn't remove the 4 screws. However, other vids do remove them. I was a bit unclear.
The vid above looks like he didn't remove the 4 screws. However, other vids do remove them. I was a bit unclear.
04-30-2013 | 12:01 PM
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the screws under the weather stripping is to remove the bumper. craeful removing the grille without the bumper off, those clips break off real easily.. i usually take off the bumper, and have better access to push down the clips to pull the grille out. ive taken out my bumper so many times, its no big deal to do. thats just me tho.
u can alway break the tabs off since theres no use for the oem grilles right? or is there a market for oem chrome grilles?
04-30-2013 | 08:39 PM
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the screws under the weather stripping is to remove the bumper. craeful removing the grille without the bumper off, those clips break off real easily.. i usually take off the bumper, and have better access to push down the clips to pull the grille out. ive taken out my bumper so many times, its no big deal to do. thats just me tho.
05-01-2013 | 10:39 AM
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I removed my grills without taking off the bumper.
It's been a long time but I remember it being a bitch to do it without breaking the clips. I probably broke 1 or 2 of them. Once the grill is out, installing the new grill is a breeze.
It's been a long time but I remember it being a bitch to do it without breaking the clips. I probably broke 1 or 2 of them. Once the grill is out, installing the new grill is a breeze.