How to replace grilles?
Just got a grille set and haven't found any videos or write ups on how to swap the grilles on the XF.
Anything I need to know before trying to figure it out on my own? |
Re: How to replace grilles?
Nevermind. Instructions came with grille.
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Re: How to replace grilles?
Which grille did you buy?
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Re: How to replace grilles?
Set of SS mesh. Looks fantastic! I'm having trouble understanding how to install the bottoms ones though.
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Re: How to replace grilles?
Originally Posted by coryforman
(Post 878493)
Set of SS mesh. Looks fantastic! I'm having trouble understanding how to install the bottoms ones though.
OH wait, did they come from Great Britain? Or, USA? |
Re: How to replace grilles?
Originally Posted by oledoc2u
(Post 878495)
Not sure on that set, as I have had the other 2 available. On those sets the bottoms actually attach to the existing plastic grilles. Then snap them back in. Those may do the same...good luck...
OH wait, did they come from Great Britain? Or, USA? The instructions say something about them clamping onto the existing ones and it gives me bolts and all that... I just have no idea what to do. Do I take the old ones out and then attach the new ones to them? Can I just attach them somehow without taking the old ones out? How do I take the old ones out? The instructions suck! :confused: |
Re: How to replace grilles?
Originally Posted by coryforman
(Post 878501)
They came from Canada actually, the brand is APS I believe, don't quote me on that.
The instructions say something about them clamping onto the existing ones and it gives me bolts and all that... I just have no idea what to do. Do I take the old ones out and then attach the new ones to them? Can I just attach them somehow without taking the old ones out? How do I take the old ones out? The instructions suck! :confused: Bill T. |
Re: How to replace grilles?
Originally Posted by coryforman
(Post 878501)
They came from Canada actually, the brand is APS I believe, don't quote me on that.
The instructions say something about them clamping onto the existing ones and it gives me bolts and all that... I just have no idea what to do. Do I take the old ones out and then attach the new ones to them? Can I just attach them somehow without taking the old ones out? How do I take the old ones out? The instructions suck! :confused: |
Re: How to replace grilles?
Originally Posted by zip439
(Post 878510)
The OEM lower grills pivot from the center of the car. Look at the outward end and you will see a hole in which you can insert a flat blade screw driver; with the screw drive press the tab of the grill outward and that end of the grill unsnaps from the car. There are two "L" shaped ends on the inboard end of the grill; the grill will pivot out and the two "L' shaped tabs will easily release. The grill on the drivers side also has the outside air temperature sensor attached. Be careful to release that so you do not damage it while removing the grill.
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Re: How to replace grilles?
Sit down an looking at the bottom grill you will see the holes. Left an right side.
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Re: How to replace grilles?
You do not even open the hood. The holes (one hole in each grill) are in the two small lower grills themselves.
Just for info the larger center grill comes out easily also. I must remove it to clean/oil the air filter on the cold air intake. It has some tabs on the bottom were it meets the bumper cover, and you unscrew the screws you see on the top of the grill when you have the hood open. It will lift easily out. I unscrew those screws on the top and reach down behind the grill from the top to release the tabs which hold it to the bumper cover. |
Re: How to replace grilles?
Originally Posted by zip439
(Post 878526)
You do not even open the hood. The holes (one hole in each grill) are in the two small lower grills themselves.
Just for info the larger center grill comes out easily also. I must remove it to clean/oil the air filter on the cold air intake. It has some tabs on the bottom were it meets the bumper cover, and you unscrew the screws you see on the top of the grill when you have the hood open. It will lift easily out. I unscrew those screws on the top and reach down behind the grill from the top to release the tabs which hold it to the bumper cover. |
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