97 passat grill removal

[Col Sanders]

My search skills really suck! I know it's on here somewhere . I need to take off the grill for some work . Col.

 

[surfbus]

Get a small flat head screwdriver. There are a few small delicate tabs along the top part of the grill you will need to depress. Keep going around the plastic grill and find them all. If I remember correctly I needed to take it off to gain access to removing the bumper.

 

[Col Sanders]

That did the trick, thanks, Col

 

[mustangmarty]

I did the top two. Tried the middle one behind the VW emblem and it cracked. Can't see any other connectors but grill is still attached somewhere.

 

[ToddA1]

Personally, I think you’re better off removing the metal trim piece with the grill attached. The plastic is old and fragile. Poor design, from the start...

-Todd

 

[mustangmarty]

I got it out. Turns out the middle clip holding the VW emblem that cracked was partly hanging on the bumper cover.

 

[ToddA1]

Getting it back in, can be just as much fun. I remember having to “flex” it in. Old plastic isn’t meant to bend like that...

-Todd

 

[mustangmarty]

Getting it back in, can be just as much fun. I remember having to “flex” it in. Old plastic isn’t meant to bend like that...

-Todd

You're right about that. Especially when it's cold out.