Superb Grille

megashorts · 01-07-2006, 16:00

Hi

On the M25 I got hit by a rubber wedge off a car transporter in the front grille. It broke one of the vertical bars. I was really lucky the thing was spinning and only hit me a glancing blow. I thought I was even luckier when a new grille only cost £20ish. My luck changed when I went to fit it!!! I can't get the grille off the surround. Unlocked all the little clips I can see but it still has no give in it at all and I'm worried about breaking something if I force it. I just want to change the black bit but can't get it off the chromed and painted bits.

Anyone know the secret of seperating these things?

Thanks.

mdk1 · 01-07-2006, 16:55

Sorry can't help, but
Welcome to Briskoda.

3000GT · 03-07-2006, 10:20

As far as I'm aware you have to relace the whole unit.

Start by removing all 8 bolts and then remove the grille from the bonnet take it inside and then have a good look at it and see if it is at all possible to remove just the black ribs - I doubt it.

Further info to remove grille is here www.milotec.de - download the manual for fitting their custom Superb grille it shows you how to remove the whole front grille unit.

Basil · 03-07-2006, 10:41

Have a look at Vrstu's site : fabia-vrs.com
The grille removal procedure should be similar.

pittVRS · 03-07-2006, 12:03

If It's owt like an Octy grille it should separate into three parts. You'll have to unscrew it from the bonnet first as the srews hold it all together, then it unclips leaving the painted bit, the chrome bit and the black fins bit.

Carefull when unclipping it though, as the clips can break off.

megashorts · 03-07-2006, 12:10

I bought just the black grille part so I guess its replaceable. I have had the whole assembly off the car. No problems getting it off or putting it back on.

The instructions on the milotec site were not quite right and don't cover what I want to do BUT those nice chrome covers would look good AND solve my problem!

Thanks

megashorts · 03-07-2006, 12:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by pittVRS

If It's owt like an Octy grille it should separate into three parts. You'll have to unscrew it from the bonnet first as the srews hold it all together, then it unclips leaving the painted bit, the chrome bit and the black fins bit.

Carefull when unclipping it though, as the clips can break off.

Its the location of all the clips I need to know really. Even with about 8 or so unclipped it still felt pretty solid.

megashorts · 03-07-2006, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basil

Have a look at Vrstu's site : fabia-vrs.com
The grille removal procedure should be similar.

http://www.fabia-vrs.com/colour_grille.htm

Ahhh haaa!!!!! The chrome bit first!! I'd put money on them doing it the same way on the Superb.

Thanks for that.

01-07-2006, 16:00	#1
megashorts Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 Members Car: Superb 1.9TDi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Superb Grille Hi On the M25 I got hit by a rubber wedge off a car transporter in the front grille. It broke one of the vertical bars. I was really lucky the thing was spinning and only hit me a glancing blow. I thought I was even luckier when a new grille only cost £20ish. My luck changed when I went to fit it!!! I can't get the grille off the surround. Unlocked all the little clips I can see but it still has no give in it at all and I'm worried about breaking something if I force it. I just want to change the black bit but can't get it off the chromed and painted bits. Anyone know the secret of seperating these things? Thanks.

01-07-2006, 16:55	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,187 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 167 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Superb Grille Sorry can't help, but Welcome to Briskoda. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

03-07-2006, 10:20	#3
3000GT Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 61 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Superb Grille As far as I'm aware you have to relace the whole unit. Start by removing all 8 bolts and then remove the grille from the bonnet take it inside and then have a good look at it and see if it is at all possible to remove just the black ribs - I doubt it. Further info to remove grille is here www.milotec.de - download the manual for fitting their custom Superb grille it shows you how to remove the whole front grille unit. __________________ 2004 Superb Elegance 2.5 V6 TDI Tiptronic in black magic - all options inc satnav.

03-07-2006, 10:41	#4
Basil Hardcore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bahrain Posts: 3,259 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 200 Thanked 194 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Superb Grille Have a look at Vrstu's site : fabia-vrs.com The grille removal procedure should be similar. __________________ Fab vRS - Black Magic - PD160 intake - Forge FMIC - colour coded front grille -SLC Splitter - K&N Airfilter -SEAT Strutbrace - Jabba ARB - IC Waterspray (need to wire it in!) - 312mm TT brakes - Eibach Springs - Skoda Reversing sensors - Devonutopia Tuning (tm) Custom Exhaust (2 1/4" straight pipe) - Short shifter mod- 5 brake light mod - Helix Steel SMF + Organic Clutch + pressure plate - Peloquin LSD - TD stage 2 Hybrid - Washbrook remapped ECU - Uprated injectors - Cupra bushes -Poly-filled dogbone - Allard racepipe - Pirelli Dragons - Forge Rear Strutbrace - DIY SS upper boostpipe delete -Koni FSD's - elephant pipe CCV mod

03-07-2006, 12:03	#5
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 5,268 Members Car: MX-5 Thanks: 148 Thanked 113 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Superb Grille If It's owt like an Octy grille it should separate into three parts. You'll have to unscrew it from the bonnet first as the srews hold it all together, then it unclips leaving the painted bit, the chrome bit and the black fins bit. Carefull when unclipping it though, as the clips can break off. __________________ Last edited by pittVRS; 03-07-2006 at 12:04.

03-07-2006, 12:10	#6
megashorts Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6 Members Car: Superb 1.9TDi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Superb Grille I bought just the black grille part so I guess its replaceable. I have had the whole assembly off the car. No problems getting it off or putting it back on. The instructions on the milotec site were not quite right and don't cover what I want to do BUT those nice chrome covers would look good AND solve my problem! Thanks

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