Front Grille Removal Lexus Is200

OK, finally moved the horns out of sight, but had a problem getting the grille off, so did it over again & took pics.

Remove centre screw

1/4 turn cross head & lift up, just lift up headlight clip

Use flat head screwdriver to pop-out clips

Ensure screwdriver is into the centre of clip or else this happens!!!!

This allows bumper movement to get these clips out from behind bumper

this is what the clips on the inside of the grille looks like, this is where i had my problem, 7 years of grit/filth had these clips tight as hell, use one hand to push the tab down and the other hand to push grille itself back towards radiator, like i said i had to use alot of force to get off, but the grille is pretty robust and i got mine off in one peice.

After i repositioned the horns to the crash bar out of site, i was left looking in at a rusty bonnet catch

and radiator clamps

So the painting began

Wont see much of the rad clams or bonnet catch, but i feel better having done it

Original Thread: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=63686