How do I take out the grill?

Accord · 10-28-2008, 08:10 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, 10:51 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, 08:13 PM

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

schnell325 · 11-02-2008, 10:35 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, 11:04 AM

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 · 11-02-2008, 11:57 PM

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, 01:32 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, 09:13 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, 08:32 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, 08:45 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, 11:54 AM

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

mdrobc13 · 10-18-2009, 07:32 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, 01:25 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...

JCtx · 11-14-2009, 01:39 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.

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TURB0XER New Member 5 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 08 M3 & 05 STi Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Westchester, Ny 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.
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boynbeagle7 Private First Class 5 Rep 122 Posts Drives: SG E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon 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.
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doba_s Major General 405 Rep 6,107 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	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 ...
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R2M3 Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA 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
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artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX 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.
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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Thanks Edwin! I'll remember to use some old fashion 'elbow grease' hahahehe
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DemoDave Private First Class 5 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California 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...
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX 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.
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