8th Generation Honda Civic Forum - View Single Post - how to remove bottom grille of the front bumper????

dt07Si · 07-05-2008, 11:35 AM

Are you planning on just removing the bottom portion of the grille and leaving it that way?

If so that won't work...the grill is help in by screws on the bottom and top.

If you want to just take out the grille and separate the bottom portion...

1. Pop your hood and remove the black plastic piece surrounding your hood latch.
2. Remove the bolts that are attaching the grille to the radiator support (2)
3.Then you should be able to flex the bump forward enough to reach behind the grille (if you have the right ratchet set) and loosen and remove the 10 or 11 screws holding the grill together.

07-05-2008, 11:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
dt07Si Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jersey Age: 25 Posts: 5,109 Dave	Are you planning on just removing the bottom portion of the grille and leaving it that way? If so that won't work...the grill is help in by screws on the bottom and top. If you want to just take out the grille and separate the bottom portion... 1. Pop your hood and remove the black plastic piece surrounding your hood latch. 2. Remove the bolts that are attaching the grille to the radiator support (2) 3.Then you should be able to flex the bump forward enough to reach behind the grille (if you have the right ratchet set) and loosen and remove the 10 or 11 screws holding the grill together.