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Old 06-09-08 | 08:35 AM
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Has anyone taken the plastic mesh off the front bumper? Is it easy to take off and put on? Any tips will be appreciated. Thanks!
Old 06-09-08 | 10:24 AM
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what part do you mean?

I already took my front bumper twice and Iam not sure which part you mean

post a picture, that would help
Old 06-09-08 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackGhost
what part do you mean?

I already took my front bumper twice and Iam not sure which part you mean

post a picture, that would help
I think he means the lower grill. I have taken off my bumper, but didn't look into taking off that lower grill.
Old 06-09-08 | 11:13 AM
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Yes, it's the lower grill. can it be taken off and put back on? some small objects (looks like white pebbles) got through the openings of the grill now sitting inside of the bumper. I could see them but can't get them out unless I remove the lower grill...
Old 06-09-08 | 11:59 AM
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Yes, this can be removed. I took mine off and painted it gloss black. You must remove the front bumper to do so.
Old 06-09-08 | 12:16 PM
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Is it difficult to remove the front bumper? can it be done at home?
Old 06-09-08 | 01:54 PM
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there is enough opening in the front engine compartment if you take the cover off to stick in a vaccum hose to suck the pebbles out save you the 2hr + to take off the front bumper. If you look in the sticky thread of HID install there is steps on how to take off the front bumper
Old 06-09-08 | 06:45 PM
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you can just pull it off...i repainted mine to a glossier black
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So I can just pull it off and snap it back on when done? How did you put yours back on?
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I got it off without removing the bumper since I'm installing some hidden laser jammers to peek out of that grill. If anyone is still wanting to know how to remove that I can take some pics.
Old 04-06-09 | 12:00 AM
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yes please?
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Originally Posted by patrick323
I got it off without removing the bumper since I'm installing some hidden laser jammers to peek out of that grill. If anyone is still wanting to know how to remove that I can take some pics.
I want laser jammer too. Which one did you go with? Did you install it yourself?
Old 04-06-09 | 01:35 AM
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wow june 08 revive
Old 04-06-09 | 01:46 AM
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so how is this taken off?!?! is it easy i might do this wen i get my grill painted.
Old 04-06-09 | 04:52 AM
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You will need to remove the front bumper to remove the lower grille. If I recalled directly there are approximately 8-10 plastic clips (4 on top and 4 on the bottom)<- they are part of the lower grille. After you remove the front bumper, for the top portion of the grille- just push down and outward. For the bottom, push it up and outward. The grille will pop out when you are done with all 8-10.


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