dbs600

I have a cracked F Sport grille.

Anyone know where I can obtain replacement at the lowest possible cost?

Also, how difficult is it to replace the grille; something I can do myself?

Thanks!

dnasians

iTrader: (4)

is it the upper or lower grille? they go for ~$200 each. edit: i found a few on ebay

Upper $221
Lower $152

installation is done from the back, so you gotta remove the bumper, which is pretty easy, a few tabs. only caveat is that you have to be REALLY genital when removing said tabs. they are thin and fragile., but if you take your time, you'll be fine. once the bumper is off, locate snap tabs around grille and depress and remove. again be careful and take your time

dbs600

Thanks for your prompt reply!

From what I can tell it looks like there's only one grille! Do they interlock somehow?

That said, it looks like I wasn't as clear as I should've been...

The grille itself isn't cracked, but the chrome trim around it, which definitely seems like one piece.

Is the chrome trim around the grille a separate piece in and of itself?

Thanks again!

dbs600

Hmm; looks like it's a separate piece as well!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-15-OEM-NE...tWChym&vxp=mtr

dnasians

iTrader: (4)

the one you linked is for the base model (as doodle pointed out).
for installation, the tabs removed from the back, and the trim will pop out from the front

doodlebug

Make sure you get the F Sport surround.

https://www.parts.com/index.cfm?fuse...5-%20Liter-GAS

devinkato

Does bumper need to be removed to replace trim as well?

bionictony

bumper will need to be removed, or else the snap tabs will probably break if prying off from the front.

dnasians

iTrader: (4)

yep, this is truth

specONE

iTrader: (3)

yes no way possible to remove the Grill with bumper still on the vehicle.
There are at least 4-6 Phillip screws you have to remove besides releasing the retaining clips before the grill is separated from the bumper.

dbs600

Thanks for all this info everyone; great community!

Anyone know of a diagram showing tab location for bumper removal?

Thanks again!