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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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How to install RI® - Chrome Replacement Bentley Style Mesh Grille

i just recieved this in the mail and tried to install it and definetly do not see how it goes on. And i cant find instructions on the internet. Has anyone installed one of these and can tell me how?
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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Like this one ??
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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no, if you go to carid.com and look at the grill section then look for hhr,06, it will show a couple others but look for ri® - chrome replacement bentley style mesh grille. I cant upload attachments on here i guess cause im not a premium member
Premium membership does have advantages, but reguardless, you can still upload pics to your gallery here. Then post which pics you want.
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 12:43 AM
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This is the one im talking about. RI® - Chrome Replacement Bentley Style Mesh Grille
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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I have the same one. You have to unbolt your grille and use pliers to grab and work out the metal studs. Not to hard, just be gentle. Then you screw them into the new grille and it should bolt right up.
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 06:12 AM
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I have the same one. You have to unbolt your grille and use pliers to grab and work out the metal studs. Not to hard, just be gentle. Then you screw them into the new grille and it should bolt right up.
Pretty much it, the original studs must be used as the grill doesn't come with them. Be careful installing them in the new grill as it's not as strong as the factory one. I also suggest using the original metal back bracing as the one that comes with the grill is not worth the effort that went into making it. Here's mine, slightly modified....

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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:36 AM
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I installed mine, an easy install just buy self tapping screws 10 minute job. love the grill.
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 09:45 AM
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Like this one ??
Is that your wagon?
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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how exactly do you take out the factory screws, to me it looks like they dont come out
Old Feb 5, 2013 | 11:30 AM
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and jay loukakis, what size of self tapping screws did you use? if i go that route



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