Matte black Grille

rr21 · 05-07-2010, 02:45 PM

Hi guys i'm looking to change my chrome grille to a matte finish...but first i gotta know how to take apart my grille, has anyone done this before, if you have can you tell me what i need to do to take it apart.

thanks

I have a 2006 bmw 325i sport package

SpmnE9zero · 05-07-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rr21

Hi guys i'm looking to change my chrome grille to a matte finish...but first i gotta know how to take apart my grille, has anyone done this before, if you have can you tell me what i need to do to take it apart.

thanks

I have a 2006 bmw 325i sport package

you will need a torx bit to remove the mustache part (upper) of the grills and the bottom, you literally just pull them out, seems difficult but they will come.

axztx · 05-07-2010, 02:51 PM

It's pretty easy, I've done it.
There's a DIY on it in the DIY section.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3830

SV Concepts III · 05-07-2010, 03:12 PM

Top part is held in with screws, the bottom part clips into the bumper surrounds which you can undo with a flat head.

ABQ325i · 05-07-2010, 10:48 PM

I just did mine today (06 325i). For the hood I used the T25 Torx which was a more snug fit and stopped any potential slipping on a tight screw.

I purchased the replacement package off of eBay and I used those to gauge where the tabs were and reached through the slots and pushed the tabs in so I could pull them out a little, I moved from inside to outside, there are three across the top then did the one on the upper outside then just pulled and they came right off.

mike3000fl · 05-07-2010, 10:54 PM

another option is to remove the 4 torx screws on the top of the bumper cover, just under the hood and in front of the radiator. this will allow you to gently pull the bumper cover forwards and reach down behind the grill with your hand and pop the tabs.

bboy8282 · 05-08-2010, 03:27 AM

4 torx screws on top...use a flat tip to unclip the top two clips..after that you should be able to slide ur hand inside and unclip the rest with your hands

bavarianboar · 05-08-2010, 03:48 AM

Can I do this on a leased car without voiding any sort of warranty? I am on the opposite end though, I want to get the Chrome grills but would not trade as I would have to put them back on.

Oh well, still waiting to get the car, just a thought. But would be good to know.

Thanks

SV Concepts III · 05-08-2010, 02:43 PM

You can replace the grills on a leased car, it is a very simple swap.

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rr21 New Member 4 Rep 13 Posts Drives: BMW 325i sedan sports package Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	Matte black Grille Hi guys i'm looking to change my chrome grille to a matte finish...but first i gotta know how to take apart my grille, has anyone done this before, if you have can you tell me what i need to do to take it apart. thanks I have a 2006 bmw 325i sport package
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axztx Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 08 e92 328xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	It's pretty easy, I've done it. There's a DIY on it in the DIY section. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3830
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 379 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Top part is held in with screws, the bottom part clips into the bumper surrounds which you can undo with a flat head.
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ABQ325i Private First Class 16 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 08 E60 535i + 06 E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Albuquerque iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 535i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I just did mine today (06 325i). For the hood I used the T25 Torx which was a more snug fit and stopped any potential slipping on a tight screw. I purchased the replacement package off of eBay and I used those to gauge where the tabs were and reached through the slots and pushed the tabs in so I could pull them out a little, I moved from inside to outside, there are three across the top then did the one on the upper outside then just pulled and they came right off.
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	another option is to remove the 4 torx screws on the top of the bumper cover, just under the hood and in front of the radiator. this will allow you to gently pull the bumper cover forwards and reach down behind the grill with your hand and pop the tabs.
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bboy8282 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 394 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pasadena, California iTrader: (1)	4 torx screws on top...use a flat tip to unclip the top two clips..after that you should be able to slide ur hand inside and unclip the rest with your hands
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bavarianboar Lieutenant Colonel 545 Rep 1,899 Posts Drives: 2020 540i, 2020 430i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Can I do this on a leased car without voiding any sort of warranty? I am on the opposite end though, I want to get the Chrome grills but would not trade as I would have to put them back on. Oh well, still waiting to get the car, just a thought. But would be good to know. Thanks
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 379 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	You can replace the grills on a leased car, it is a very simple swap.
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