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Accord · 10-28-2008, 09:10 AM

I bought all black grills and want to change them out, how do I pop out the stock grill without breaking it? Thanks

TURB0XER · 10-28-2008, 11:51 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47059

I installed my Matte black grill this weekend. Easy install get yourself a small flathead screwdriver to compress the tabs on the OEM grill.

M2381 · 10-28-2008, 09:13 PM

Helps if you get someone with small hands to help you do it btw

schnell325 · 11-02-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by M2381

Helps if you get someone with small hands to help you do it btw

After I was done, it looked like I was trying to commit suicide as my wrists were quite cut up from the sharp plastic.

boynbeagle7 · 11-02-2008, 12:04 PM

I had trouble reinstalling the 4 torx screws on the bumper using the method on the forum. It might be easier to put those screws back in if you do that before you push the grill in.

doba_s · 11-03-2008, 12:57 AM

just take your time ... remove 4 torx screws, get behind the grill, find all the tabs and work your way from one side to another ...

islandguy19 · 04-13-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by doba_s

just take your time ... remove 4 torx screws, get behind the grill, find all the tabs and work your way from one side to another ...

+1

R2M3 · 04-17-2009, 10:13 PM

I installed the matte black grilles in literally 10 minutes, no scrapes, cuts or curse words. i honestly thought it was going to be much harder

Nawaaz · 08-26-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by R2M3

I installed the matte black grilles in literally 10 minutes, no scrapes, cuts or curse words. i honestly thought it was going to be much harder

I hope I'm gonna have the same experience!

artifice · 08-26-2009, 09:45 AM

Nawaaz it isn't bad at all... Don't be afraid to use a little force. But make sure when putting them back in that all te tabs are lined up properly on the back. Only took me about 10 min also.

Nawaaz · 08-26-2009, 12:54 PM

Thanks Edwin! I'll remember to use some old fashion 'elbow grease' hahahehe

mdrobc13 · 10-18-2009, 08:32 PM

Did mine on Friday...took me 15mins. Looks great! Easy mod! Much better with a darker car with no other silver/chrome highlights on it other than the side vents.

DemoDave · 11-14-2009, 02:25 PM

I just did two cars in about 30 min. One was easy, the E46, 330i, 2001. The E92 was a little more difficult.

As others mention for the E92, the clip closest to the headlights is tough. I used a small flat head screw driver. There's also a small, soft plastic/rubber flap near that clip, which you can fold in to make it easier to get your hands in.

I ended with two minor knuckle scrapes...

elp_jc · 11-14-2009, 02:39 PM

I need to subscribe to this thread to know who to ask for their stock grilles when mine start to look ugly

. I like the stock grilles. Have a great weekend folks.

10-28-2008, 09:10 AM	#1
Accord U.S. Marine Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Coupe (MB Red) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Afghanistan / Camp Lejeune, NC / Boca Raton, FL Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	How do I take out the grill? I bought all black grills and want to change them out, how do I pop out the stock grill without breaking it? Thanks

10-28-2008, 09:13 PM	#3
M2381 Major Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL Posts: 1,289 iTrader: (0)	Helps if you get someone with small hands to help you do it btw __________________

11-03-2008, 12:57 AM	#6
doba_s BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Ramon Posts: 6,066 iTrader: (24)	just take your time ... remove 4 torx screws, get behind the grill, find all the tabs and work your way from one side to another ... __________________

08-26-2009, 12:54 PM	#11
Nawaaz I am Superman! Drives: A blue car labeled: M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 4,212 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Edwin! I'll remember to use some old fashion 'elbow grease' hahahehe __________________ Best regards, Nawaaz

10-18-2009, 08:32 PM	#12
mdrobc13 Captain Drives: '08 e92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland and Texas Posts: 841 iTrader: (3) View mdrobc13's Garage	Did mine on Friday...took me 15mins. Looks great! Easy mod! Much better with a darker car with no other silver/chrome highlights on it other than the side vents. __________________ '08 e92 M3 coupe (Sparkling Graphite) -Current '03 X5 4.4 SAV (Sapphire Black Metallic) - Gone '02 e46 M3 coupe (Jet Black) - Gone BMW CCA Member NCC since 2005

10-28-2008, 11:51 AM	#2
TURB0XER New Member Drives: 08 M3 & 05 STi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westchester, Ny Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47059 I installed my Matte black grill this weekend. Easy install get yourself a small flathead screwdriver to compress the tabs on the OEM grill.

11-02-2008, 12:04 PM	#5
boynbeagle7 Private First Class Drives: SG E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 103 iTrader: (0)	I had trouble reinstalling the 4 torx screws on the bumper using the method on the forum. It might be easier to put those screws back in if you do that before you push the grill in.

04-17-2009, 10:13 PM	#8
R2M3 Private First Class Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	I installed the matte black grilles in literally 10 minutes, no scrapes, cuts or curse words. i honestly thought it was going to be much harder

08-26-2009, 09:45 AM	#10
artifice Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Irving, Tx Posts: 792 iTrader: (0)	Nawaaz it isn't bad at all... Don't be afraid to use a little force. But make sure when putting them back in that all te tabs are lined up properly on the back. Only took me about 10 min also.

11-14-2009, 02:25 PM	#13
DemoDave Private First Class Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	I just did two cars in about 30 min. One was easy, the E46, 330i, 2001. The E92 was a little more difficult. As others mention for the E92, the clip closest to the headlights is tough. I used a small flat head screw driver. There's also a small, soft plastic/rubber flap near that clip, which you can fold in to make it easier to get your hands in. I ended with two minor knuckle scrapes...

11-14-2009, 02:39 PM	#14
elp_jc Colonel Drives: '08 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 2,059 iTrader: (0)	I need to subscribe to this thread to know who to ask for their stock grilles when mine start to look ugly . I like the stock grilles. Have a great weekend folks. __________________ '08 E92 M3 6MT, Silverstone/Black (carbon leather) Premium/Tech/Cold, Extended, 19s, HD/Sat, Ind. Audio, USB/iPod, Pwr. Sunshade, Park Distance, Moonroof. MODS: Pedals, ZHP lighted knob, euro switch, rubber floor/trunk mats, JP Thunders. '08 Accord Coupe EX-L/Nav V6 6MT, Red/Black (DD)