projectdna

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there are four tabs along the lower edge of the grille surround.



fyi, this is a shot from the backside of the grille surround.

obviously, i've covered up the tabs w/ painter's tape, but you need to clear those four tabs from catching onto the bumper.

also, do NOT pull up. stand in front of the car and pull forward and away while making sure the tabs don't catch onto the bumper. the grille and grille surround should slide right out.

Bigrahizzl

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finally got it, thanks bro

redline201

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big thanks to you. used this how to when i did my nex grill over the weekend. huge help. had it out in like 5 minutes thanks to you.

Bigrahizzl

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hahaha ur welcome man, its just this was my first time taking off the grill so i didnt know what to do. Im done with the grill surround it looks great will post pics in an hour or so

516IS

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Thanks for the write up. Very helpful.

Alias

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Question for the grill removal anyone. I'm trying to remove the grill and I'm havn a hard time sliding the bigger gray triangle tab out of the slot, does anyone know which way i hav to push the triangular tab out. I don't want to force anything just yet cuz I dnt want to break it. Thanks in advance!

HyperMKIV

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very nice writeup!!!

Alias

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Disregard my post, I figured it out. Just had to put more muscle into it :-)

MashinA

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is it possible to just take out the inner grille without the surround? i wanna put my lx mode in but i have no use of taking out the surround chrome piece. thx!

Bigrahizzl

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^^^^ the grille comes of from the back side of the surround so it is necessary to take the surround out as well

pfdaxe

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Adding to the DIY:

I just installed my IS-F (replica) grille from Ebay. The fit is perfect and install took about 10 mins. And...you DO NOT have to remove the chrome surround to install! Once I removed the clips and 10mm screw from the top, I pulled off the weatherstripping that wasn't attached to the grille. There are 2 little pins on each side that come out. They came off easy. If they pull out of the weatherstripping, they go right back in with no problem. I then reached down and pushed the tabs that are on the side and bottom of the OEM insert. Once the tabs were loose, I just pushed the insert in toward the radiator and it came out. I then placed the new grille insert into the chrome surround from the back side and it snapped into place. There is no need what so ever to pull the chrome surround out unless your replacing the whole thing.

simba

Great write up. Just to check, has anyone seen a video version? and does anyone have any suggestions for the best place to get an F-Sport grill(06-08). I saw one on amazon for around $50 but I wouldn't mind paying more if there is a huge difference in quality between this and sewells.

jbone29

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glad to know there is an option for only doing the grille!! I do not need to remove the surround out. I will try this today.

HAiS250

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Fsport grill for 06-08 doesn't exist

bob4256

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You can find them on ebay or amazon.

Sewell only sells the Fsport insert for 09-10 models