Thread: Grille Ribs??? Just need some confirmation....
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Default Re: Grille Ribs??? Just need some confirmation....
Originally Posted by jasonk931
Hey guys,
I have an 06 coupe. On the stock Grille, I am wanting to paint the dark portion jet black, and keep the ribs silver. My question? Can you remove the individual silver ribs (pop-in) or are they glued into place? I away from my Coupe and was wondering if someone has checked this so I don't go and destroy the ribs. lol. Cheers!
jasonk931
The silver "ribs" have several tabs that are glued into the main grille, as seen from the back of the grille. There are 4 screws on the top of the grille to begin the removal, tilt forward slightly and the grille will be easily removed, so the bottom tabs will not be broken.
Once removed look at the back of the grille, you'll see the attaching tabs/slots for the ribs. DO NOT pry the ribs away from the grille at this time, since they (ribs) are fragile. Using a heated soldering iron, apply it against those visible rib tabs to loosen them up enough to help pry the ribs off the grille for your painting project. BTW, those ribs are 3 different lengths, so when reapplying to the grille make sure they are in correct order.
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Luck,
Dennis
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