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G187
12th June 2006, 22:21
how do i remove the whole grill of a mk1?

this is a pic of what my grill style is like but with a standard centre bit

http://i23.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/68/8f/00_1_b.JPG

cheers
G187
12th June 2006, 22:22
i know that i have to take of 3 10mm bolts on top, but what about the rest?
Dan
12th June 2006, 22:25
You need to take the indicators out, they just pop out with a screwdriver and there are two white clips holding the grille to the wing (one clip on each side), after removing these the grille should just slide out from under the headlights.
G187
12th June 2006, 22:33
excellent, could you give us more detail on how to take the indicators off??
Dan
12th June 2006, 22:41
Just put a flat head screw driver down the side of it near the wing and it should just prise out. Just dont be too rough or you'll scratch the paintwork.
G187
12th June 2006, 22:44
kool, i'll give that a go tomrrow morning,

cheers dan
Dan
12th June 2006, 22:50
No worries matey! Let us know how you get on dude. ;)
G187
12th June 2006, 22:52
will do
droopster
13th June 2006, 07:31
Yep thats how you do it. I found when doing the indicator, if you push slightly forwards with the screwdriver towards the front of the car, the indicator slides forwards easier. Be careful not too push too hard as the indicator parts are plastic and can snap.
black_rat_uk
13th June 2006, 07:40
Yep thats how you do it. I found when doing the indicator, if you push slightly forwards with the screwdriver towards the front of the car, the indicator slides forwards easier. Be careful not too push too hard as the indicator parts are plastic and can snap.

too true i found this out!!! luckily i only snapped one of the plastic bits so indicator still sits properly but really i should go and get another one lol
droopster
13th June 2006, 08:51
Lol I'm not the only one then.haha. Yea I just left it and you cannot notice it so I'm leaving it.
G187
17th June 2006, 21:20
done this successfully without braking anything, cheers for the help dan
SaxoKez
26th October 2007, 08:33
just reading this, did any1 have like a locking nut on the bolts?
CS_Sean
7th November 2007, 18:56
no m8 i didnt!!