http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/ How to remove your OE Grill without damaging it (requires prior removal of bumper). OE 5-Bar Grill replaced with a Caractere RS Grill purchased from North American Motorsports here : http://www.namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/CA37-903 Tools & Supplies needed: - Heat Gun - Phillips Screwdriver - Drill & 1/8" Drill Bit - Silicone Glue - Stainless Steel Screws & Washers http://images.fotki.com/logo3.gif http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/ http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/ca37903.html Caractere RS Grill
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1170/photos/1/168597/6008023/ca37903-th.jpg Fri, 30 May 2008 17:04:57 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/instructions.html Instructions included with Grill. "Je ne parle pas Francais".
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]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1194/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05710a-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:29:44 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/glue.html 100% Silicone Glue used to attach Rings to the supplied mount.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1169/photos/1/168597/6008023/Glue-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:31:52 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc05663a.html Rear of OE Grill with bumper removed.
]]> http://images33.fotki.com/v1188/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05663a-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:26:34 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc05668a.html Push down on Locking-Tabs, then push through slots on bumper.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1178/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05668a-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:26:51 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc05678a.html Remove the 4 Retaining-Clips along the bottom. Then start on the Push-Tabs. Move each one up and forward until you have them all.
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]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1196/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05682a-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:27:45 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc05694a.html Closeup: Bottom of Grill opening on OE bumper.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1195/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05694a-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:29:21 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/grillmounting.html Drill holes to attach Grill to bumper using Stainless Steel screws and washers.
]]> http://images35.fotki.com/v1173/photos/1/168597/6008023/GrillMounting-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:32:28 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc05726a.html Attaching grill mesh to new grill.
]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1192/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05726a-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:30:04 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc05728b.html 100% silicone glue used to mount Audi Rings to supplied base.
]]> http://images36.fotki.com/v1180/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05728b-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:30:46 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc05728a.html Mounting Audi Rings to grill mesh.
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]]> http://images34.fotki.com/v1147/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05733a-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:31:16 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc01832a.html BEFORE: OE 5-Bar grill with Stainless Steel strips installed in 2002
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]]> http://images30.fotki.com/v476/photos/1/168597/6008023/DSC05744a-th.jpg Sun, 1 Jun 2008 19:31:31 GMT http://public.fotki.com/BlueTTop/mods/grill---caractere-rs/dsc05753a.html Closeup of completed installation.
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