Remove front grill?

BK · 12-18-2006, 12:22 AM

This should be an easy question. I noticed some leaves in my radiator washing the car today. They were behind the grill, up against the radiator. Too far back to reach with my fingers, and it looked like I couldn't easily get at them from above without unscrewing some sort of a cover above the radiator. I ended up fishing them out with a coathanger and it was a PITA.

Do the front grills just pop off? I wiggled it a bit but didn't want to pull too hard and break it. If I could take off the front grill, I could reach right back there easily.

Chesmu · 12-18-2006, 12:25 AM

look at the changing your grilles DIY.

take of the bonnet part of the grilles first, then just grab hols of as many slats as you can, and pull like hell. You won't break anything, but if you do it oo often, the bumper part where the grilles snap in starts to get soft and mushy.

BK · 12-18-2006, 12:40 AM

Thanks, Chesmu.

I found the thread, if anyone else is wondering the same thing and comes up with my post in a search: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3830

KL2DC · 12-18-2006, 09:26 AM

I see you're picking up on AJ's OCD ...

As Chesmu has already chimed in, its a literal snap to remove/install the grilles

Josh49 · 12-18-2006, 09:42 AM

Yup pull them straight out..

BK · 12-18-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I see you're picking up on AJ's OCD ...

Yes, I tell myself that this insanity has to fade at some point, but for now I keep my car immaculate even though it's parked outside much of the time. I think my wife has just about had it with the 2+ hour cleaning sessions each weekend, though.

KL2DC · 12-18-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

Yes, I tell myself that this insanity has to fade at some point, but for now I keep my car immaculate even though it's parked outside much of the time. I think my wife has just about had it with the 2+ hour cleaning sessions each weekend, though.

Then you must be relieved and pleased at the continuous spell of mild weather (read: salt and grime free) we've been having of late....

SoYank · 12-18-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BK

I noticed some leaves in my radiator washing the car today.

I hope they did a good job. Did they wax it, too?

BK · 12-18-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

I hope they did a good job. Did they wax it, too?

Canadian Tire · 12-25-2006, 12:25 AM

I will be installing a pair of aftermarket chrome accent grilles on my 2006 323i over the next few days. I'm just a bit nervous about breaking the OEM grilles when removing them. It seems very unconventional to yank on the slats to remove them. Neverthless, all the posts here on how to remove the grilles have been very helpful so I'll just have to go on the experience of others and hope for the best.

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BK Smiling politely 176 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Remove front grill? This should be an easy question. I noticed some leaves in my radiator washing the car today. They were behind the grill, up against the radiator. Too far back to reach with my fingers, and it looked like I couldn't easily get at them from above without unscrewing some sort of a cover above the radiator. I ended up fishing them out with a coathanger and it was a PITA. Do the front grills just pop off? I wiggled it a bit but didn't want to pull too hard and break it. If I could take off the front grill, I could reach right back there easily. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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Canadian Tire Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada iTrader: (0)	I will be installing a pair of aftermarket chrome accent grilles on my 2006 323i over the next few days. I'm just a bit nervous about breaking the OEM grilles when removing them. It seems very unconventional to yank on the slats to remove them. Neverthless, all the posts here on how to remove the grilles have been very helpful so I'll just have to go on the experience of others and hope for the best.
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