Removing rear grills!

[Brigita]

Hey Guys,

I'm wanting to remove the rear grills so i can re-paint them (they're all rusty).

Is it easy enough to do by yourself??

B

[jj]

It should just be a few (2 per side) phillips screws, but they may be equally rusty.

I am sure steve_weegie would offer to lend a hand

[Brigita]

Steve????

[steve_weegie]

Hello Brigita.......

As JJ points out, my generosity knows no bounds where fellow SE'ers are concerned

[Brigita]

LOL!! Hey Steve!!!!

Have you removed yours before?

I Tried at lunch time but there seems to be some sort of hook holding them on at the corners!!!!

Hmmmmm - any ideas?

B

[RDH]

Calling Dom with the angle grinder!

[mac]

I know


But should I let Steve PM me so that he can be a knight in shining armour??????




Basically what you want to do it remove the top phillips screw, then you need to undo the rear diffuser bolts - two on each side IIRC you can leave the really awkward one that's underneath still attached and loosen off the three that attach to the number plate plinth (this is to give you some room to move)

At the "pointy end" it hooks into the clam and at the blunt end (nearest the numberplate) it has two prongs. So, you want to slide it all away from the number plate until you disengage the two prongs and swing it out towards the rear of the car which will disengage the wee hook.


A doddle.

Mac

PS: It's a good idea to give your tailpipe a good going over, with these out there's a lot more access!

[steve_weegie]

But should I let Steve PM me so that he can be a knight in shining armour??????

Lady Brigita,

Tis I, Sir Steve of Weegie! Ready with an S2 as my noble steed and a can of WD40 in hand to fight for you, against the evil rust!

[RDH]

But should I let Steve PM me so that he can be a knight in shining armour??????

Lady Brigita,

Tis I, Sir Steve of Weegie! Ready with an S2 as my noble steed and a can of WD40 in hand to fight for you, against the evil rust!

Whose S2 are you driving Steve?

[steve_weegie]

But should I let Steve PM me so that he can be a knight in shining armour??????

Lady Brigita,

Tis I, Sir Steve of Weegie! Ready with an S2 as my noble steed and a can of WD40 in hand to fight for you, against the evil rust!

Whose S2 are you driving Steve?

Mine..... Carefully!

[Brigita]

Thanks Mac! I'll give it a go!

And Sir Steve of Weegie... with your can of WD40 in hand... i thank you for your kind offer of service....alas... i shall attempt this grewling task with my own bare hands!! Should i fail i shall seek out your services once more.....



(you guys make my day!!)

[Shug]

service....alas...

...been a while since he's done that, alledgedly

[steve_weegie]

service....alas...

...been a while since he's done that, alledgedly

Indeed, cars seem to be the only thing i can service on a regular basis

[jj]

service....alas...

...been a while since he's done that, alledgedly

Indeed, cars seem to be the only thing i can service on a regular basis

Mate, you are really not selling yourself well enough here

[Brigita]

Indeed, cars seem to be the only thing i can service on a regular basis

Better than nothing Steve.....!!