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      03-08-2024, 06:29 PM   #1
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AutoID gloss black CSL-style grille installed

Installed the gloss black CSL-style grille from AutoID & the black M2 grille emblem from IND. The most difficult part was getting the oem grille out and the new grille in. Removing/reinstalling the front fascia was very easy. I like this grille much better than the oem. I had the grille covered with Xpel before install.

Here's the tools needed and pics.

Jack & Jack stands
17mm socket to remove wheel bolts
10 mm socket
8 mm socket
T-30 bit
Plastic trim tool.

1. Jack up the front, place on jack stands, & remove the wheels.

2. Remove (13) 10 mm screws holding the front fender liner in place (both sides). Remove front fender liner.

3. Unplug parking sensor (both sides) & remove large wire harness passenger side only.

4. Remove (10) 10 mm screws & (8) plastic push pins from bottom of the fascia.

5. Pop hood & remove weather stripping.

6. Remove (4) plastic push pins along top edge of fascia & remove plastic trim piece.

7. Remove (10) T-30 screws along top of fascia.

8. Carefully remove front fascia.

9. Remove oem grille from inside front fascia. I used the plastic trim tool to lift up on the black tab at each slot and my other hand to press down on the red tabs. I wasn't pulling with enough force initially for fear of breaking the tabs. Finally, out of frustration, I started using more force and was able to work each tab out.

10. Install new grilles over the tabs in the fascia. The fitment of the AutoID grille could be a little better. The slots that the tabs need to go through were a little too narrow, so it took a good bit of force to get the grilles seated correctly.

11. Re-install front fascia.

12. Admire your new grille.
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