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Front grill removal

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I m wanting to take grill off to clean behind and replace badge .
What is the best way to remove the grill without damaging it
 
Ideally you should take the bumper off so you can get the bottom of the grill off easier. The grill has a lip that tucks under the bumper and also has two clips that attach to supporting brackets that come from the bottom of the headlights in each side.

However if you take the cooling plate off from over the top of the slam panel you will see more push poppers on the top of the grill. Get all of those undone, and if you have small enough hands you will be able to get to the bottom clips by putting your arm between the grill and the slam panel, then do the top clips (from the grill to the headlights) and them wiggle the gill out. You may be unlucky and break the bottom headlight clips though as it is tight, hence the bumper off suggestion, but take your time and it is possible.
 
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