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Old Nov 9th, 2006, 08:16 PM
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Pollen Bezel's (How to Remove)

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Does any one know how to remove the black plastic Bezels (Air Vents on bulkhead between bonnet and windscreen) the pollen / Gauze material is damaged and I would like to replace. This would also be the perfect opportunity to add some chrome look covers.

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Old Nov 9th, 2006, 08:42 PM
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If you're referring to the part 7 below ...

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The gauze material is "sandwiched" between an upper and lower plastic piece which snap together. You just have to pull the pieces apart ... one hand underneath and the other above.

There is no gauze replacement ... these grilles have been superceded by an improved version.
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Thanks MINIAC
Yes, (Part/Item 7) How are these fixed to the car, what is best way to remove
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How are these fixed to the car, what is best way to remove

Snapping them together also holds them in place ... the edge of the cowl opening is sandwiched between the two pieces.
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They just pop out from underneath, they're held in by clips. If you're still under warrenty the dealer should replace them free. I had the same problem and they were replaced under warrenty. The new version doesn't have that gauze stuff

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Thanks all, now done & dusted

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