F15/F16 X5/X6 Double Slat Kidney Grill Gloss Black

[Doanster]

Originally Posted by atomic80

Dammit I want to put mine on! I can't figure out how to get to those side and bottom tabs though.

Copying over my response to Chem14 in Alan's build thread. Will also try to snap some pics and outline/show my method of reaching the side tabs.

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For the bottom tabs, there is no other way than using your fingers wedged underneath. That's why we've all said to heed to "drive around first to warm up the plastic" tip. It's still a beotch to pop those tabs even with the warm plastic. I have a nice bruise on my hand to prove it.
As for the side tabs, the outboard ones can be reached with a screwdriver, especially as you can pull the top of the grille fwd a bit and expose/see the tab from the top. For the inboard ones, I discovered that they are easily reachable/seen if you remove the plastic air intake shroud (only two screws).
Overall, it's more difficult than it really should be, but once you do it, it all makes sense.
Good luck. If you still get stuck, PM me. Depending on where you are in town, we could meet up and I can help you.

Edit: was just thinking about this more and how bad my bruised hand looks ATM (doesn't hurt at all, just looks like it does)...
Why we all say to use your fingers is that you need to push up on the tabs and since there is little room as it is, a screwdriver does fit, but there is no leverage/pry room. However, I'll now bet that a simple L-bracket from Home Depot will easily pop the tabs. The short leg of the 'L' slips under the grille an rests on the tab. Once you push back on the long side of the bracket, it should pry/push the tab upward and release it. That's my theory anyhoo. You may already have something that would work already in your garage...
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[pdawg]

Done! Shout out to Alan's post on removing the top shroud screws. Took about 15 min. tops to get them both out, not very difficult at all.

[Doanster]

Very nice! That's two of us now (sorry Ben, you don't count ).
C'mon Chem14 and atomic80... get them installed, especially the matte black!

[JDoc]

I put mine in last weekend as well. Will post pictures once I get the car washed. It's been raining lately. The installation was a pain even with the tips from Doanster...maybe I just have giant fingers. I too now have a giant bruise on my arm haha.

[Kzang]

The prices we pay to customize our rides to have a different look from the pack!

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Doanster

Very nice! That's two of us now (sorry Ben, you don't count ).
C'mon Chem14 and atomic80... get them installed, especially the matte black!

pdawg , Looks nice.

[JDoc]

Here is mine. I believe I am the first x-line with these grilles. It actually pulled them off quite well (or maybe I am just trying to convince myself that it's worth the trouble...). Big thanks to r33_RGSport for hooking me up with a set!

[Doanster]

JDoc, definitely gives the X-Line a more aggressive demeanor! Looks good.

ps Ben, why does your r33_RGSport never work???

[Chem14]

Originally Posted by Doanster

Very nice! That's two of us now (sorry Ben, you don't count ).
C'mon Chem14 and atomic80... get them installed, especially the matte black!

Working on it tonight hopefully. Depends on how tired I am after coaching baseball....

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Doanster

JDoc, definitely gives the X-Line a more aggressive demeanor! Looks good.

ps Ben, why does your r33_RGSport never work???

Dunno. Beats me. I changed my username thinking it would work.
Or maybe it is not allowed for vendors.

[Chem14]

What do you all mean use your fingers to get underneath?

Edit: ok I get it. But not sure how to tell if I have the tab out or not.

[Doanster]

You will feel it for sure when the tab snaps loose.

[Stang0811]

Just installed - the pain was worth it to me

[Doanster]

Looking good! No front plate even.

[r33_RGSport]

Stang0811 , looking good.

[Stang0811]

Thanks R33 for sourcing the grill and fins for me.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by Stang0811

Thanks R33 for sourcing the grill and fins for me.

Anytime. Glad to be able to help.

[r33_RGSport]

Some more grill should be here tomorrow.
PM me your Paypal address to get them or go to my site. I brought in only 2 in Matte Black.

[r33_RGSport]

5 sets left.

[touchdown83]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

5 sets left.

Sorry, on my phone so can't find it.

How much? And how would they look on an xline Glacier Silver metallic?

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by touchdown83

Sorry, on my phone so can't find it.

How much? And how would they look on an xline Glacier Silver metallic?

PM'ed

[Ftenner]

Finally had time to install it, Thanks Ben