how do i get these vents off

[Remedial]

I want to get the bonnet vents off to replace the mesh under them but I can't get them off. I can feel the some of the clips but cant get to them properly. Any suggestions apart from turning into Mr elastic?

[minisoopercooper]

just push them hard from under

[Remedial]

why thank you how did I not think of that

Ok leaving the sarcasm behind, will the clips not break and leave me a little up crap creek

[minisoopercooper]

they shouldnt do - mine popped out nice and easy.

[Snowie]

Simple push as Paul says

or

Locate each front tab in turn push them back as you push up the centre of the vent - even my big hands find it easy.

I would suggest that you read the site rules and do not try to get around the swear filter - it impresses no one at all.

[Remedial]

Brute but gentle force, got it

and who's trying to impress? I was just very frustrated when posting.
(its a shame you can't see how many fingers I'm holding up)

That is a totally unnecessary comment and I apologise but I'm not deleting it.
Thank you.

[Snowie]

Quote: Originally Posted by Remedial (original)

Brute but gentle force, got it

and who's trying to impress? I was just very frustrated when posting.
(its a shame you can't see how many fingers I'm holding up)

That is a totally unnecessary comment and I apologise but I'm not deleting it.
Thank you.

With that sort of attitude I do not think that you will find too much help from this site.

So much for your MINI spirit

[Minnie Mouse]

Remedial, if you want Mini2 members to help you out then please remember to be polite.

[Remedial]

Apart from the fingers comment, was I not polite?
I did apologise for it and say thank you

Anyway
Thank you sooooooo much for your help Mr/Mrs/Miss Snowie, and Mr/Miss/Mrs Minisoopercooper
(no sarcasm, no joking, serious face on, 1800's lady politeness head on)

[MINImeat]

Now, now, Remedial was frustrated and it's our job to ease that frustration.
I came to this thread hoping to get some info and had to wade through the lecturing.
Reminds me of the time I got frustrated and used a company-wide email address to ask everyone what the "stupid" entry in a logbook meant.
Lectured by at least 50 people who took it to mean I was calling them all stupid while one person was helping me figure out my problem...

[Resonance]

i have just bought my first mini, 03 cooper s :P was just wondering where u got the replacement mesh? just looked at mine and its worn away totally.

Cheers guys


Stephen

[MINIAC]

Get the upgraded cowl grilles ... they aren't that expensive:

51-13-7-122-505
51-13-7-122-506