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How to Remove the Front Grille

« on: December 09, 2011, 09:57:51 am » Hi allEasy one for you:I have a replacement (black) VW Centre badge for the front grille. I don't want to snap out the existing one (and risk damaging anything) and want to remove the grille.Am I correct in thinking there are 2 Torx screws to remove at the top? I understand there are other screws to remove - but where are those?Thanks! Ash Logged

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Re: How to Remove the Front Grille

« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2011, 09:59:37 am » They are just under the bottom of the numberplate plinth. You have to get right down on the ground and look up, they are at a slight angle. Logged https://www.justgiving.com/thenational3peaks

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« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2011, 10:31:54 am » Cheers bud, I'll give it a bash Logged

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Re: How to Remove the Front Grille

« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2011, 10:05:03 pm » Its an easy job. I did it last week. All you need is a Philips screw (two screws under the number plate as mentioned above) and a T25 torx for the top two screws. There are also a few clips at the top, release these with a flat head screw driver. Then the grill pops out and the badge can be pushed out. Good luck. Logged '05 Silver, 5 door, 18'' Monza II, Leather, Lux Pack, Gear Stick, CD changer in armrest, colour coded rear bumper, upgraded DV,

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Re: How to Remove the Front Grille

« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2011, 10:52:36 am » Any luck? Logged

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« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2011, 08:46:24 pm » I'm still waiting for my badges to turn up! Once they are here I will give this a bash. Logged

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« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2011, 04:11:00 pm » OK, so my badges finally arrived.Before removing the grille I thought I would (opportunistically!) give the existing badge a light tug (counter clockwise), putting my forefinger and thumb between the 'V' and 'W'. I immediately felt one of my clips pop out! So I carried on gently wiggling until all clips released and I was able to remove the badge.My replacement 'badge' was actually just a replacement cover! So I had to carefully remove the chrome VW badge 'face' from the unit (for which I used flat-head screwdriver to undo all the clips). This part of the job was a bit of an arse, but I managed to get it off in the end without damaging it too much. I then fixed the black badge 'cover' in place of the chrome and put the badge back into the grill (point the 'V' at 10 o'clock and then rotate clockwise to upright position).Did the trick...I really should take some better pictures! « Last Edit: December 14, 2011, 04:15:39 pm by sundance » Logged

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« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2011, 04:14:02 pm » By the way here is the link to the badges:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220897521003?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649The grille badge has a black gloss finish and I really like it! I have seen others with a matt look but I prefer the glossy one. Make up your own mind Eurowagens do a black badge for the front which appears to be a complete unit, rather than just a 'cover' - the link for that is: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-black-grill-badge-emblem-VW-Golf-5-MK5-GTI-Passat-Touran-Polo-9N3-/260873262956?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cbd42176c#ht_3705wt_1413 if that one takes your fancy more.I now need to find some time to fit the boot badge but I expect that won't be as straightforward as the grille badge! « Last Edit: December 14, 2011, 04:17:21 pm by sundance » Logged

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Re: How to Remove the Front Grille

« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 06:45:30 pm » Did you get the rear badge done? Logged

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Re: How to Remove the Front Grille

« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2012, 07:04:11 pm » Naaah it's too cold/wet for that!! it can wait till spring Logged

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Re: How to Remove the Front Grille

« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2012, 07:28:47 pm » Quote from: sundance on January 05, 2012, 07:04:11 pm

Naaah it's too cold/wet for that!! it can wait till spring

Lol.. Need to do mine, got the worm Logged

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