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As a heads up for anybody who may be having trouble, it's actually quite hard to see or feel the first clip shifting out as it moves only a little bit. Additionally you have to keep pressure (pulling) on the whole grill because the slightest movement will push the clip back in. Even when you've got all three top clips out, it's not until the side clip comes out that you can really let up on the tension. This was really what made it hard for me, felt like I didnt have enough hands Initially I had reserves about opening the bumper because there were several people on the f30 thread who said their bumpers weren't straight or set properly after moving it and being such a newbie DIYer I figure'd I would definitely be one of them. I dont kno about other models but the F22 has clips all along the bumper to guide it back to exactly where it was...so there's really no reason to not do the bumper method. It was far easier for me than fiddling with a 45 degree tool, for me personally at least. |
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07-04-2015, 01:29 PM | #25 |
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How the hell did you guys do this without cutting the OEM grill?
I mean, I could get the top 3 clips, and the inner side clip off... the problem are the bottom 2 clips. For the bottom 2 clips, I've tried going from the top, no luck. Bending a spoon, using a trim remover tool, hell, bended practically every tool in my tool box; still can't get those fricken clips to come lose. I think I'm just going to cut the OEM ones =/ |
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08-18-2015, 10:29 AM | #27 |
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Took all of 5 minutes to remove and replace both sets of grills using the method described. Just undo the top torx screws, pull bumper and reach in... don't be afraid to hurt yourself. Small hands helped for sure...
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08-08-2018, 02:56 AM | #28 |
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I did the no bumper removal method. Had a bent metal hanger that was just the right size, and taped a mirror to a gutter strap...macguiver would have been proud. Took around 15 minutes. Once first grill was out the second was out in 1 minute.
What helped the process was using small pieces of cardboard to shim the grill away from the bumper so the clips don't reengage. Worked like a charm. |
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Yup, wedging my hand behind the grill and using a flathead. Be warned that the tabs are pretty darn stiff and it took quite of bit of muscle and time to get it unhooked. Once you remove 2 or 3 clips and you go down the line, the ones removed would latch back down. It was frustrating and took about 20 minutes to get them undone. Worth it to me though rather than removing the bumper.
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