Front Grill Removal - (How-To) - Discussion Thread

[callisto9]

the finished product! ugh, it just makes me realize what a mess my front bumper is!

[callisto9]

aaaaaaaaaaaaand it's a pic of me finishing up the job (thanks to the BFs camera phone for that one).

[tribangle]

callisto9:

The grill and lens covers look great. Certainly, this wrtie up will help others... and isn't that really what the ORG is all about!

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by tribangle

callisto9:
The grill and lens covers look great. Certainly, this wrtie up will help others... and isn't that really what the ORG is all about!

thanks! i was glad to finally get this done. it was harder than i thought, but now that i've done it...i hope to never do it again!

oooooooooooh, i just read through your ghetto grill install - very nice! nice shot from the inside. can i ask why you took the entire front end off to do the ghetto grill install? i re-read your install thread and i keep seeing something about clips or tabs. am i missing something here? the lower grill just popped in and out when i removed it.

[tribangle]

can i ask why you took the entire front end off to do the ghetto grill install?
- the 1999 model requires you to take the whole frint clip off. I think in 2001 there was a design change to allow for just the front valance and grill to be removed.

i re-read your install thread and i keep seeing something about clips or tabs. am i missing something here? the lower grill just popped in and out when i removed it.
- You know, you are lucky that yours popped right in and out. My grill was a little stubborn to remove from the valance, and no way would that thing have popped out without removing the entire front clip.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by callisto9

the finished product! ugh, it just makes me realize what a mess my front bumper is!

Hey erin.. am I missing something? Why did you need to replace the grille?

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Hey erin.. am I missing something? Why did you need to replace the grille?

the grill/lower panel was all cracked and broken and scraped and looked like doodie. it was an aesthetics thing. didn't need it replaced, wanted it replaced.

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by tribangle

can i ask why you took the entire front end off to do the ghetto grill install?
- the 1999 model requires you to take the whole front clip off. I think in 2001 there was a design change to allow for just the front valance and grill to be removed.

i re-read your install thread and i keep seeing something about clips or tabs. am i missing something here? the lower grill just popped in and out when i removed it.
- You know, you are lucky that yours popped right in and out. My grill was a little stubborn to remove from the valance, and no way would that thing have popped out without removing the entire front clip.

i am glad i didn't have to remove all the components YOU did! i never would have made it through that job!

[tribangle]

callisto9:
Don't sell yourself too short... from the pics you have attached in this thread you are well on your way.

[TurboMoe]

Did you all have any trouble during re-installation keeping the center top section from popping out? It's a pain but it looks like the center section tabs are in the bumper, but after a few days of driving it pops out a little looks like crap.

Any suggestions?

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by TurboMoe

Did you all have any trouble during re-installation keeping the center top section from popping out? It's a pain but it looks like the center section tabs are in the bumper, but after a few days of driving it pops out a little looks like crap.

Any suggestions?

no, i did not. you have to shove it in there pretty good. with mine, there are tabs that kinda lock into place, along with the few screws and rivets. with the exception of the screws and rivets, the main piece, the lower panel, just gets pushed into place.

do you have any pics you can share?

[1999 BEETLE]

Hello i`m looking to add fog lights to my 1999 GL

Can anyone tell me where the parts are available,and does anyone know if the fog light wiring is there ?
I`ve already added the euro light switch with the fog function,wondering if the cars wired for it,like the cd changed thingey ????????

Happy New Year to you All

[callisto9]

Originally Posted by 1999 BEETLE

Hello i`m looking to add fog lights to my 1999 GL

Can anyone tell me where the parts are available,and does anyone know if the fog light wiring is there ?
I`ve already added the euro light switch with the fog function,wondering if the cars wired for it,like the cd changed thingey ????????

Happy New Year to you All

i got my parts from 1stvwparts.com - they are reasonably priced. they don't come painted though. there is a set of wiring for the fogs. look at my picture 3 and 4 on the previous page. good luck!

[1999 BEETLE]

[1999 BEETLE]

Anyone know where I can find the factory fog light harness or at least a part number for it ???????


thanks !!!

[EvilinaDM101]

Wow! Ummmm after looking at the removal of Freaky Beetles front grill, I can't mentally handle doing that. . . .to see Evilina in pieces just to change something cosmetically . . I really can't.

2 Thumbs up for those that have done it!! You all ROCK!!

[marvins_dad]

So I guess you couldn't handle your baby lookin' like this!

[EvilinaDM101]

That is CORRECT! This is what would happen done with the emoticons then you would have to slap me back to sanity and I would be left like this .

SO! Evilina will just have to deal with not having a pink grill. . . .unless someone wants to take a trip to Las Vegas and I'll just cover my eyes the entire time

[pimpadelic]

i do admire the going-for-it attitude and if i had another car i would love to take apart my beetle... that's where i saw marvin before! Dallas... that show in arlington... DUH! man i love your cold air intake...

i really love the grill that different color from the rest of the car, nicely done, mine's missing a few pieces... otherwise i'd totally do it, awesome stuff guys.

[marvins_dad]

Originally Posted by pimpadelic

i do admire the going-for-it attitude and if i had another car i would love to take apart my beetle... that's where i saw marvin before! Dallas... that show in arlington... DUH! man i love your cold air intake...

i really love the grill that different color from the rest of the car, nicely done, mine's missing a few pieces... otherwise i'd totally do it, awesome stuff guys.

Yo - pimp - next time you are in Dallas and see me at a show, say hi!