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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Removing front grill - help needed

Is there anyone who can tell me how to remove the front grill of the car? Thanks.
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 12:04 AM
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pop the hood and start unscrewing the bolts that hold down the grill. its really easy to take out. u just gotta use some force to get it out.
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by fadedinc
pop the hood and start unscrewing the bolts that hold down the grill. its really easy to take out. u just gotta use some force to get it out.
What kind of screw do I need? How many bolts are there and do you happen to know where they are located? Thanks.
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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i used a small wrench. not sure which. theres quite a few. its very easy. dont be scared to get down and dirty z1co!!! were u planning to paint the grill or something?
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 11:52 AM
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i used a small wrench. not sure which. theres quite a few. its very easy. dont be scared to get down and dirty z1co!!! were u planning to paint the grill or something?
haha I am just scared of breaking the grill as I try to remove it! That is why I am trying to ask anyone on the board who had done it. Anyways thanks fadedinc. I'll try to remove it today.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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how do you remove the tabs that hold in the black part of the grill into the frame (without breaking them)?
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