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      05-22-2020, 05:59 PM   #34
Peter619
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Replaced my chrome grill with a gloss black today. The installer told me he had to remove the front bumper because of the active grill? I've watched videos on YouTube where the old grill snaps out and the new grill snaps in, no need to remove the bumper. Has anyone heard of this bumper removal being necessary? Was he just being overly cautious, or was he trying to charge me more money?
You definitely do not have to remove the bumper. Changing the grill is probably one of the easiest things to do even for someone not mechanically inclined.
Yes I watched the YouTube videos where it's plug and play, and he said they couldn't do it because of the active grille. Very fishy. Oh well.
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