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      10-21-2008, 11:09 AM   #1
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Remove lower grill by Intercooler

Im looking to remove the grill in front of the intercooler, does anyone know how to do this?? I was looking around and couldnt figure it out. Thank you in advance for anyone who can help! Thanks.
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      10-25-2008, 06:51 PM   #2
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      10-25-2008, 06:55 PM   #3
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Pretty sure the bumper has to come off. I was going to remove it when I installed my FMIC.
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      10-25-2008, 07:08 PM   #4
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i was thinkin the same!!!! i wan t to get rid of that cheap plastic grill!!!
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      10-25-2008, 09:02 PM   #5
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I have had a few BMW's over the years, and on the E36 and E46 series cars they are held in place via molded plastic nubs that are part of the grill, these insert through corresponding holes in the bumper and are secured by metal clips that lock in place as the slip onto the nubs of the grill, and are impossible to remove with the bumper in place due to the fact you can't access them, even when you can access them it's a pain.
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      10-26-2008, 09:44 AM   #6
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thanx fran for the input.... has anyone done this yet to their cars?!
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      10-26-2008, 10:35 PM   #7
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ok then how about this, does anyone know or want to write up a DIY on how to remove the front bumper and then i'll look around and write my own DIY for the grill?
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      10-26-2008, 11:43 PM   #8
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Do you want to remove the grill for looks or so more air gets into the intercooler? What are the disadvantages to taking off the grill besides the obvious. I am thinking it may give the car a cool look but I am not sure what do you think?
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      10-27-2008, 02:11 AM   #9
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i actually want it for both reasons. it hides the intercooler and also it looks like its blocked by 2 flat solid pieces on the sides of the grill, i feel that there can be a little more air going in with it off. Mostly for looks though.
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      10-27-2008, 03:00 PM   #10
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I removed both of the side grilles as well as the center grille. I simply removed all the 8mm bolts underneath and more or less wrestled the grilles out. Getting them back in may be a bit more challenging, especially once they're refinished. I can tell you in a couple days.



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      10-28-2008, 04:45 AM   #11
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This might help:
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      11-15-2008, 11:54 AM   #12
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So are the clips exposed, when you remove the grill? I didn't notice this with another member's car when he posted pictures.. I won't mention his name.
Also I always see exposed intercoolers, but is it better to have the grill in front to protect it?
I like the way it looks exposed.

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I removed both of the side grilles as well as the center grille. I simply removed all the 8mm bolts underneath and more or less wrestled the grilles out. Getting them back in may be a bit more challenging, especially once they're refinished. I can tell you in a couple days.



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are there any aftermarket replacement parts for it?
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      01-11-2009, 06:31 PM   #14
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Yes, never seen one but sold here http://www.bimmian.com/RMG/82
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      01-14-2009, 10:45 PM   #15
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Man, how many bugs have been fried on your intercooler?
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      01-15-2009, 01:01 AM   #16
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imagine how many you would have in there with no grill yikes.
Precisely my point.
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      01-19-2009, 06:50 PM   #17
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I really like the idea of this. I saw pics of a removed grill and it looks 10x better
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      01-23-2009, 12:36 AM   #18
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This might help:
I am thinking about painting that piece and the lower side bar type things one either side of it- do you happen to have instructions on removing those pieces too? thanks in advance
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Make it yourself?

Did anyone attempt to make grille themselves? Bimmian wants 459 for upper grille and another 200 for lower. I think its overprices where you could go to home depot and buy mesh for $6 per roll. Did one try cutting the OEM one and inserting mesh? Thanks in advance.
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