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PortRhombus · May 15th, 2003, 07:21 PM

Hi all,

I need to take off the side grills which hold the side indicators.

I was wondering if any one has done this and can tell me how the hell I do it?

Iv bin slaving away at it trying not to break anything (out of frustration) and have proved unsuccessful! Please help me somebody.

AidenL · May 15th, 2003, 07:43 PM

Open the bonnet, and press the front of the grille out of its retainer, from inside the engine compartment,then slide towards the front of the car......hey presto !

Then disconnect your repeater, and I assume, fit your new side vents !

PortRhombus · May 15th, 2003, 08:26 PM

Cheers mate just done it now....it was well easy to do. thanx

AutoNut · Jun 30th, 2003, 05:53 PM

Brilliant!! Have had my Cooper for two days and couldnt resist the temptation to fit the clear side repeaters. They look a treat with the Pure Silver paintwork, my 'silver machine' as I now call it. Cheers for the simple instructions....

teridrag · Jul 1st, 2003, 06:18 AM

Oh .... and I thought I just had to drive down a dirt country road again (honest, I was only going 30 m.p.h.)!

Bonjour · Jul 1st, 2003, 12:44 PM

Hmmm, I kinda just yanked 'em out without opening the bonnet.

Thankfully I didn't break anything though.

PortRhombus · Jul 1st, 2003, 01:18 PM

Your lucky then!

MiniMan7 · Jul 1st, 2003, 07:17 PM

Can someone give some more descriptive instructions? I just tried to do this and I thought I was going to break my damn finger pushing it so hard. Please help.

Adam

PortRhombus · Jul 1st, 2003, 08:13 PM

Rite then....

open your bonnet,
Reach in behind the sidegrill,
Push the front of the sidegrill (towards the front of the car) out and it should come free,

The grill isnt clipped in but press into position!

hopefully that helps but im cr&p at explaining. Unless the MCS grills are different but doubt it.

MiniMan7 · Jul 1st, 2003, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PortRhombus
Rite then....

open your bonnet,
Reach in behind the sidegrill,
Push the front of the sidegrill (towards the front of the car) out and it should come free,

The grill isnt clipped in but press into position!

hopefully that helps but im cr&p at explaining. Unless the MCS grills are different but doubt it.

Oh ok, thanks.

I didn't realize I had to push towards the front of the car, I thought I just had to push it outward.

Thanks, I'll go give it a try now.

Adam

blquaintance · Jul 1st, 2003, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
Can someone give some more descriptive instructions? I just tried to do this and I thought I was going to break my damn finger pushing it so hard. Please help.

Adam

Yeah, it hurts on unprotected fingers. I used a small, hard piece of plastic as a cushion and pushed on the front end, but push out, away from the side of the car. After you get it out you will see that the side marker has a small round tab with a ball on the end. The ball pops into a fitting on the fender just like those pop beads little girls used to play with.

MiniMan7 · Jul 1st, 2003, 08:46 PM

Arrg... I still wasn't able to pry them free.

It feels like there is a little rubber peice sticking out to make it easier to pull towards the front of the car or something. Anyways, no matter what I tried I couldn't get it free.

Adam

AidenL · Jul 1st, 2003, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AidenL
Open the bonnet, and press the front of the grille out of its retainer, from inside the engine compartment,then slide towards the front of the car......hey presto !

Then disconnect your repeater, and I assume, fit your new side vents !

I found it really easy ??

Bonjour · Jul 1st, 2003, 08:53 PM

Like i said, I just forced it out - no problems.

MiniMan7 · Jul 1st, 2003, 08:57 PM

Maybe the ones on the MCS are different?

Either way I tried forcing it will all my strength. I just can't get enough leverage. I think my finger is broken from trying so damn hard. Ah crap!

Next time I'm at the dealer I'll just ask him.

Adam

Paul · Jul 1st, 2003, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniMan7
Maybe the ones on the MCS are different?

Either way I tried forcing it will all my strength. I just can't get enough leverage. I think my finger is broken from trying so damn hard. Ah crap!

Next time I'm at the dealer I'll just ask him.

Adam

Nope, it just pops out.

PortRhombus · Jul 1st, 2003, 11:38 PM

I had no problem with mine aswell. They literally just push out, could do it with my little finger!

The MCS grills must be different then. Are you sure your pushing from the right place?

MiniMan7 · Jul 2nd, 2003, 02:30 AM

I tried pushing right from the inside out, on the nearest side to the front. Please help!!!!!

Adam

Paul · Jul 2nd, 2003, 09:38 AM

OK, agreed, I just tried this on an March '03 S, and I cant get them out either!

PortRhombus · Jul 2nd, 2003, 11:17 AM

Thats odd that is. Maybe there bolted in or sumat?

Dont worry MiniMan7...Your not incompetent after all!

May 15th, 2003, 07:21 PM	#1
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 618 Offline	How Do I Take Off The Side Grills? Hi all, I need to take off the side grills which hold the side indicators. I was wondering if any one has done this and can tell me how the hell I do it? Iv bin slaving away at it trying not to break anything (out of frustration) and have proved unsuccessful! Please help me somebody.

May 15th, 2003, 07:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Open the bonnet, and press the front of the grille out of its retainer, from inside the engine compartment,then slide towards the front of the car......hey presto ! Then disconnect your repeater, and I assume, fit your new side vents ! *Global Moderator*

Jul 1st, 2003, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:15 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Can someone give some more descriptive instructions? I just tried to do this and I thought I was going to break my damn finger pushing it so hard. Please help. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jul 1st, 2003, 08:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:15 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by PortRhombus Rite then.... open your bonnet, Reach in behind the sidegrill, Push the front of the sidegrill (towards the front of the car) out and it should come free, The grill isnt clipped in but press into position! hopefully that helps but im cr&p at explaining. Unless the MCS grills are different but doubt it. Oh ok, thanks. I didn't realize I had to push towards the front of the car, I thought I just had to push it outward. Thanks, I'll go give it a try now. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jul 1st, 2003, 08:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:15 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Arrg... I still wasn't able to pry them free. It feels like there is a little rubber peice sticking out to make it easier to pull towards the front of the car or something. Anyways, no matter what I tried I couldn't get it free. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

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May 15th, 2003, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 618 Offline	Cheers mate just done it now....it was well easy to do. thanx

Jun 30th, 2003, 05:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
AutoNut MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Camberley Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Brilliant!! Have had my Cooper for two days and couldnt resist the temptation to fit the clear side repeaters. They look a treat with the Pure Silver paintwork, my 'silver machine' as I now call it. Cheers for the simple instructions....

Jul 1st, 2003, 06:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
teridrag MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Local Time: 07:15 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Oh .... and I thought I just had to drive down a dirt country road again (honest, I was only going 30 m.p.h.)!

Jul 1st, 2003, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	Hmmm, I kinda just yanked 'em out without opening the bonnet. Thankfully I didn't break anything though.

Jul 1st, 2003, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 618 Offline	Your lucky then!

Jul 1st, 2003, 08:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 618 Offline	Rite then.... open your bonnet, Reach in behind the sidegrill, Push the front of the sidegrill (towards the front of the car) out and it should come free, The grill isnt clipped in but press into position! hopefully that helps but im cr&p at explaining. Unless the MCS grills are different but doubt it.

Jul 1st, 2003, 08:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
blquaintance MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, OR Local Time: 04:15 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Can someone give some more descriptive instructions? I just tried to do this and I thought I was going to break my damn finger pushing it so hard. Please help. Adam Yeah, it hurts on unprotected fingers. I used a small, hard piece of plastic as a cushion and pushed on the front end, but push out, away from the side of the car. After you get it out you will see that the side marker has a small round tab with a ball on the end. The ball pops into a fitting on the fender just like those pop beads little girls used to play with.

Jul 1st, 2003, 08:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by AidenL Open the bonnet, and press the front of the grille out of its retainer, from inside the engine compartment,then slide towards the front of the car......hey presto ! Then disconnect your repeater, and I assume, fit your new side vents ! I found it really easy ?? *Global Moderator*

Jul 1st, 2003, 08:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	Like i said, I just forced it out - no problems.

Jul 1st, 2003, 08:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:15 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Maybe the ones on the MCS are different? Either way I tried forcing it will all my strength. I just can't get enough leverage. I think my finger is broken from trying so damn hard. Ah crap! Next time I'm at the dealer I'll just ask him. Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jul 1st, 2003, 11:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	Quote: Originally posted by MiniMan7 Maybe the ones on the MCS are different? Either way I tried forcing it will all my strength. I just can't get enough leverage. I think my finger is broken from trying so damn hard. Ah crap! Next time I'm at the dealer I'll just ask him. Adam Nope, it just pops out. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 1st, 2003, 11:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 618 Offline	I had no problem with mine aswell. They literally just push out, could do it with my little finger! The MCS grills must be different then. Are you sure your pushing from the right place?

Jul 2nd, 2003, 02:30 AM	#18 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 08:15 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I tried pushing right from the inside out, on the nearest side to the front. Please help!!!!! Adam http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Jul 2nd, 2003, 09:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:15 PM Posts: 40,356 Online	OK, agreed, I just tried this on an March '03 S, and I cant get them out either! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Jul 2nd, 2003, 11:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
PortRhombus MINI2 Irregular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Notts Local Time: 12:15 AM Posts: 618 Offline	Thats odd that is. Maybe there bolted in or sumat? Dont worry MiniMan7...Your not incompetent after all!

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