removing the front grill - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

longtran · 08-03-2005, 04:12 PM

does anyone know how to remove the front grill??? the part on the hood is easy but the part on the bumper, do you need to remove the bumper for this or is it just clip on or any hidden screw??? thanks..

Jason · 08-03-2005, 04:16 PM

Should just pop right out with some force. Pop them out from inside. Here are diagrams on where they attach.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...82&postcount=4

longtran · 08-03-2005, 04:23 PM

thanks.

nick0 · 08-16-2005, 02:11 AM

Agh, this thing is causing me a world of pain! I try to detach the little hooks from the inside and pull out, but there always seems to be another hook--some of which I can't even reach! Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll break the grill...can anyone be more specific?

Thanks

JIMD1709 · 08-16-2005, 12:25 PM

Dude, just torque on them a bit. They won't break. I did mine in about 30 seconds, really.

I simply reached my hand between the slats and pulled hard. They came right off, no breakage.

AW330i · 08-19-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JIMD1709

Dude, just torque on them a bit. They won't break. I did mine in about 30 seconds, really.

I simply reached my hand between the slats and pulled hard. They came right off, no breakage.

And how easily did it go back on???? That is if you dont mind me asking...

bmwboy29 · 08-19-2005, 08:45 PM

Where did you guys get your grills?

JIMD1709 · 08-20-2005, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AW330i

And how easily did it go back on???? That is if you dont mind me asking...

They actuall have small clips that line up with slots and they just pop back in place. It's hard to explain, but you will see when you get them off. If you push down from the top while you're pulling out it snaps right out. I work at a dealership and have seen many replaced, that's how I know. Just have a little faith brother. Grab it near the top and pull down and out towards you. They'll come right off.

JIMD1709 · 08-20-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwboy29

Where did you guys get your grills?

You can order 330 grille parts right from the dealer, I think mine were like $27 a side. I work here though, but your cost would be 30 something.

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longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,594 iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	removing the front grill does anyone know how to remove the front grill??? the part on the hood is easy but the part on the bumper, do you need to remove the bumper for this or is it just clip on or any hidden screw??? thanks..
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Jason Administrator Drives: Atom Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 10,376 iTrader: (0)	Should just pop right out with some force. Pop them out from inside. Here are diagrams on where they attach. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...82&postcount=4

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longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,594 iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	thanks.

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nick0 Enlisted Member Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: LA Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Agh, this thing is causing me a world of pain! I try to detach the little hooks from the inside and pull out, but there always seems to be another hook--some of which I can't even reach! Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll break the grill...can anyone be more specific? Thanks

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JIMD1709 Captain Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida Posts: 750 iTrader: (8)	Dude, just torque on them a bit. They won't break. I did mine in about 30 seconds, really. I simply reached my hand between the slats and pulled hard. They came right off, no breakage.

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bmwboy29 First Lieutenant Drives: bmw 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Where did you guys get your grills?