mk1 chrome grill

geo.k23 · 4th November 2020, 20:07

Hi all i have purchased a chrome grill for my 02 tourer but it doesn't have the guide on the inside of it that houses the bonnet release arm which pops out the front of the grill when you pull the bonnet release inside the car my question is would the one on my original grill which is just grey plastic with the chromed frame fit the chromed grill and if so how is it fixed can it be removed without breaking it and is it an easy fit to the chrome one thanks in advance for any advice

trikey · 4th November 2020, 20:11

The old one is ultrasonically welded to the grille, this can be removed by using a soldering iron and melting the tangs.

I would say a good adhesive (tiger seal) To reattach it to the new grille.

geo.k23 · 4th November 2020, 20:31

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Originally Posted by trikey

The old one is ultrasonically welded to the grille, this can be removed by using a soldering iron and melting the tangs.

I would say a good adhesive (tiger seal) To reattach it to the new grille.

thanks trikey first dry day i will have a go

Briodyjl01 · 5th November 2020, 09:04

This is how I put the guide on the back of my chrome grill.

Really quick and easy

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

The old one is ultrasonically welded to the grille, this can be removed by using a soldering iron and melting the tangs.

I would say a good adhesive (tiger seal) To reattach it to the new grille.

squire · 5th November 2020, 15:47

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Originally Posted by geo.k23

Hi all i have purchased a chrome grill for my 02 tourer but it doesn't have the guide on the inside of it that houses the bonnet release arm which pops out the front of the grill when you pull the bonnet release inside the car my question is would the one on my original grill which is just grey plastic with the chromed frame fit the chromed grill and if so how is it fixed can it be removed without breaking it and is it an easy fit to the chrome one thanks in advance for any advice

Just checked my chrome grille which I took off for the winter last week and it doesn't have the guides either but I've never had any problems with the bonnet release arm coming out. Been on a good few years now.

Martyn

Mason6 · 7th November 2020, 16:01

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Originally Posted by squire

Just checked my chrome grille which I took off for the winter last week and it doesn't have the guides either but I've never had any problems with the bonnet release arm coming out. Been on a good few years now.

Martyn

Me too

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	The old one is ultrasonically welded to the grille, this can be removed by using a soldering iron and melting the tangs. I would say a good adhesive (tiger seal) To reattach it to the new grille. __________________ Lest we forget..