Honeycomb Grill Fitted (+ fitting guide pics)

jrsmooth

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I have also just replaced the grill on my FR. I also was having trouble with the last two clips on the side. I think the temperature (-5) contributed to the trouble, in that the plastic was brittle and my patience thin. Eventually i gave up, drop kicked the screwdrivers into the pond and pulled the grill out. Needless to say, i broke the clips/slots on the bumper but the new grill fits securely.

I would advise to perform the transplant when its warmer!
 

AndrewJB

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Aug 16, 2007
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I have also just replaced the grill on my FR. I also was having trouble with the last two clips on the side. I think the temperature (-5) contributed to the trouble, in that the plastic was brittle and my patience thin. Eventually i gave up, drop kicked the screwdrivers into the pond and pulled the grill out. Needless to say, i broke the clips/slots on the bumper but the new grill fits securely.

I would advise to perform the transplant when its warmer!


Like wise i broke one of them aswell , But with the bottom clips and Plugs at the top its very secure :D
 

bowie

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great guide and pics.

I cant locate the clippy things that hold the grille in place and so cannot get the main grille off...Cars only a week old and I dont want to break it!!

cheers for any help and photos from the front of the car with arrows or something showing where they are and what direction I should push!

cheers

Si


I got the two top plugs things out but also i cannot seem to find the clippy things that also hold it in can you please draw a arrow were to put the screwdriver please.

thanx bowie
 

JohnnyR1Red

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Jun 13, 2009
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Finally got round to fitting my grille, I love it

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JohnnyR1Red

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Jun 13, 2009
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Nice looking grille... Excellent !

Where can you find/order this honeycomb grille ? Is it an OEM part that can be ordered from Seat ?

Cheers mate, bought it like most people on here from Seremotors, send him a pm and he will do the rest. Was about £70.
 

JohnnyR1Red

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Your best just asking Seremotors. No dealers over here seem to be able to get a hold of them, and Dave always has the lowest prices.

Its called a Linea R Grille.

This is spot on, send him a pm on here and he will do the rest, top bloke
 

Aziraphale

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Got home & part 2 of the new look grill had arrived
So I thought I'd do a little write up on how to remove the grill & fit it.



hello there jace,

where did you get that "behind the original grill" honeycomb add-on, the best i could find was the whole honeycomb bit, not just the underlayer...

thanks for sharing
 
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Crackyrich

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Are there no after market options for the Leon grill yet? Broke mine on a bird and need to replace and fancy somethin different.
 

AndrewJB

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Nope we have looked at this before

Dave at SERE Motors has ordered every single MK4 Centre grill possible and they honeycombe on isnt available
 

Wire_Gal

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Sep 20, 2010
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Hello,

Well thought this job sounded easier than changing the grille on my Civic.. how wrong I was!

Took the little clips out at the top, lifted grill up a bit and inserted a screw driver, locating the clip with my fingers through the grille.. hmm then... nothing! It may be a ridiculas question but am I supposed to press the clip in? It wasnt budging.. maybe the wd40 will help this??

Any assistance would be much appreciated.. I will not be beaten! I dont think long nails are helping matters haha

Cheers in advance guys and girls :)

WG
 

n_olympios

greek member
Hi there! I can't tell you exactly where to look for that, as it's been more than 2 years since I changed my grille, but I've taken photos of the whole process which should probably help you out.

Go HERE and check it out. :)

Edit: here's a couple pics that probably show what you need.

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Wire_Gal

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Warrington, cheshire
Finally got round to changing the grille. I couldnt get to the little clips so figured a bit of brute force did the trick and it did :)

Think I need some form of mesh behind it now to tidy it up a bit but much prefer this grille to the OEM! :)



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