Front Grille Help!!

[paulw2427]

Hi all

Im trying to fit the honeycombe grille on a Cupra K1. Ive removed the plugs at the top and I just cant seem to get the thing off. Ive already used the tutorial in the FAQ's section but the clippy things he mentions I cant locate. Ive phoned Seat and they say its just a matter of brute force and it may possibly break.

Any ideas or help please

 

[smitty13]

The clips are about 2/3 thirds up on each side - a good firm pull on each side should see them release.

Took mine off last month no problems. To replace with the Linea Grill.

So if worst comes to the worst I have a spare sat in my garage.

 

[Jace]

just give it a good tug/pull & it'll come off.

 

[paulw2427]

Is there a possibility of breaking the clips if you pull too hard??

 

[Rael]

just yank it, mine came straight off, you just got to show it who's boss!

 

[dazjb69]

It is pretty tight, but the clips are sturdy and will come off with persuasion and a bit of cussing!!

 

[cheungy]

i had issues just removing it from the front bumper alone but i think a tiny bit of wd40 would help alittle theres a guide for this though but yea alot of cursing to get it off...i did snap 1 clip though but it made n difference. speaking of which i have to do mine soon ...(crap) lol

 

[mikependleton]

Use a big flat headed screw driver to prize the clips out from the socket things. have a look first with a torch to see where you need squeeze.

 

[Bhoopoo]

Bhoopoo

Unfortunately I changed mine and it broke, had to order a new front grille from the dealer.

 

[Dave_88]

Unfortunately I changed mine and it broke, had to order a new front grille from the dealer.

Fists of ham? Just a good tug will get it out!

 

[GunnerCP]

Fists of ham? Just a good tug will get it out!

i thought the norm was to get it out first then give it a good tug


oops.....

 

[fozzybear]

theres always one..........

 

[GunnerCP]

yea, I've always been the one to lower the tone......

one day i'll grow up I'm sure......


sorry for going off topic, yes the grille can be a b... to get off. I think after you've done it once you work out the 'knack' for it though.