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scottybhoy · Sep 16th, 2004, 03:08 PM

Hi people,

I'm looking to remove the lower aero kit grille from the bumper as I want to colour code it, but I'm not sure how its fixed on, anyone know for sure?

I had a little pull at it, but didn't want to apply too much pressure.

I'm sure its either clipped in or bonded in, preferably the former!

Scottybhoy

scottybhoy · Sep 17th, 2004, 10:36 AM

Surely someone on here must know, come on don't be shy!

Scottybhoy

crazyBastard · Sep 17th, 2004, 11:23 AM

afaik its just clipped in. try to pull harder.
cheers
FreaK!

scottybhoy · Sep 17th, 2004, 12:02 PM

Finally, I unscrewed the front bumper and pushed the clips out from the back, its now primed, and waiting for a coat of Solid Black. Have already painted the top part but its proving tricky to remove the old top part, the nuts dont unscrew, do you just have to prise them off?

Scottybhoy

Vron · Sep 17th, 2004, 10:11 PM

The top part I think they must just pull off. Looking at my aerokit grilles sat in the dining room they have a type of plastic rawlplug moulded on.

beej · Sep 17th, 2004, 10:18 PM

Might be an idea to actually get the fitting guide from the forum... use the search

scottybhoy · Sep 18th, 2004, 03:27 PM

Managed to find out the proper way by asking the dealer technician, had popped in to collect my spare key and asked on the way out.
For anyone who's interested, he recommended using a flathead screwdriver wedged between the washer and the fastener, then using a 10mm socket to get the fastener off.
When refitting, put the fastener on, and tighten it on using a 10 nut inside the socket to help push the fastener back on.
Why didn't they just put simple bolts on them! I would never have tried what the guy told me!

Some before and after pics

Scottybhoy

Sep 16th, 2004, 03:08 PM	#1
scottybhoy Feel the G's Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Aero kit lower grille removal Hi people, I'm looking to remove the lower aero kit grille from the bumper as I want to colour code it, but I'm not sure how its fixed on, anyone know for sure? I had a little pull at it, but didn't want to apply too much pressure. I'm sure its either clipped in or bonded in, preferably the former! Scottybhoy

Sep 17th, 2004, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
crazyBastard MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Graz, Austria Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 71 Offline	afaik its just clipped in. try to pull harder. cheers FreaK! [img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/crazy*****/39193.jpg[/img]!!!Video!!![img]http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/crazy*****/39194.jpg[/img]

Sep 17th, 2004, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vron MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 251 Offline	The top part I think they must just pull off. Looking at my aerokit grilles sat in the dining room they have a type of plastic rawlplug moulded on. MCS JCW EB/B 210 Bhp lots of extras!

Sep 17th, 2004, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 11:53 PM Posts: 666 Offline	Might be an idea to actually get the fitting guide from the forum... use the search GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

Sep 18th, 2004, 03:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
scottybhoy Feel the G's Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Managed to find out the proper way by asking the dealer technician, had popped in to collect my spare key and asked on the way out. For anyone who's interested, he recommended using a flathead screwdriver wedged between the washer and the fastener, then using a 10mm socket to get the fastener off. When refitting, put the fastener on, and tighten it on using a 10 nut inside the socket to help push the fastener back on. Why didn't they just put simple bolts on them! I would never have tried what the guy told me! Some before and after pics Scottybhoy Attached Thumbnails

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Sep 17th, 2004, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
scottybhoy Feel the G's Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Surely someone on here must know, come on don't be shy! Scottybhoy

Sep 17th, 2004, 12:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
scottybhoy Feel the G's Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 12:53 AM Posts: 118 Offline	Finally, I unscrewed the front bumper and pushed the clips out from the back, its now primed, and waiting for a coat of Solid Black. Have already painted the top part but its proving tricky to remove the old top part, the nuts dont unscrew, do you just have to prise them off? Scottybhoy

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