04-30-2019, 02:27 PM | #1 |
Private
56
Rep 84
Posts |
G20 Grill Replacement Guide
I haven't seen any guides posted yet for grill replacement on the G20. I got my 2019 330i X-Drive about a month an a half ago. It was the first sold from my dealer, and parts are still hard to come by. I did manage to come across a shadow line grill from EuroActive. I couldn't find any installation help, but I figured it out. Thought I would share. Some of these pics were taken after I got the new grill on, just to show placement of pins.
This is quick and easy. All you need is a flat head screwdriver, an allen wrench/hex key, and about 15 minutes. Step 1: Find and remove 6 plastic push-pins with a flathead screw driver. They are located here: Step 2: Remove the weather stripping and pull back plastic piece. There will be a bolt to remove with an Allen wrench/hex key marked here: Step 3: Pop the tabs holding the grill in place. Look at the back of your new grill to see the locations. The visible ones are marked here: Step 4: After removing the old grill, pop the new grill into place and check the same tabs to make sure it is properly installed. Replace the hex bolt: Step 5: Position the plastic cover back into place, and replace the 6 push-pins and the weather stripping: You're all set. Here is the finished product on my vehicle: Last edited by PigWig; 04-30-2019 at 02:39 PM.. |
Appreciate
20
|
05-04-2019, 07:37 PM | #3 |
Lieutenant
235
Rep 425
Posts |
was yours with the parking assistant? There are two parts listed on real OEM and IND--just wondering if you needed to do anything differently if you have the parking assistant.
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-11-2019, 01:07 PM | #5 |
Colonel
380
Rep 2,290
Posts |
This is great.
Did you have parking and driving assistance package ordered on your vehicle? From what I understand, these packages prevent one from installing these black grills. |
Appreciate
0
|
05-12-2019, 06:54 PM | #6 | |
Registered
4
Rep 2
Posts |
Quote:
Where did you buy the black grille? Amazon? |
|
05-15-2019, 06:48 PM | #7 |
Second Lieutenant
233
Rep 241
Posts
Drives: '19 330i xDrive M Sport
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Washington, D.C.
|
good question let me know when you get an answer to this ... im waiting to pull the trigger on shadow line but wanna know how hard it is to install with park assist may be a non issue.
__________________
Current: MY2019 330i xDrive M-Sport w/Lasers - Portimao Blue
Previous: MY2013 328i xDrive Sport Line - Sapphire Black | MY2016 428i xDrive M-Sport - Mineral Grey BMW CCA #522637 use me as a referral for BMW CCA |
Appreciate
0
|
05-21-2019, 11:21 AM | #9 |
Private
104
Rep 75
Posts |
I have it and it wasn't issue at all, it's just different part number (different grill, there are two variants). Local BMW service quoted me something about $25 for replacement and it was done very quickly, it wasn't enough time to finish my coffee...
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-23-2019, 08:06 PM | #12 |
Lieutenant
235
Rep 425
Posts |
FYI, I just did it. Takes about 20 minutes. I have the parking assistant camera, and the only change from above is there is a clip where the camera attaches to. Its 30 seconds extra. Ill take better pictures when I have time to wash the car. I think it really improves the look, especially with a black car.
|
06-30-2019, 11:42 AM | #13 |
Registered
0
Rep 1
Posts |
I tried removing this today but couldn’t figure it out without a replacement grill to go by. Can you buy just the surround from bmw?
It seemed like it was still being held in by the sides and centre. Even after the torx was removed. Is that part clipped in as well somehow? |
Appreciate
0
|
07-21-2019, 04:45 PM | #16 |
Lieutenant
235
Rep 425
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-23-2019, 05:26 PM | #17 | |
BMW obsessed
9607
Rep 10,891
Posts |
Quote:
https://ind-distribution.com/product...e-front-grille
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-24-2019, 03:19 PM | #18 |
New Member
5
Rep 7
Posts |
I just replaced my grill, thanks so much for the guide pictures -- it helped IMMENSELY. One thing I struggled with at first was trying to remove the entire plastic pin AND it's circular shroud -- if you are confused on this, as I was, JUST remove the pin from the middle of each circular piece!
QUESTION: Some of you posted pics where the door frames were blacked out as well -- did you wrap with vinyl? plastidip? or replacement parts? (etc)... Thanks! |
07-29-2019, 01:37 PM | #20 |
Captain
342
Rep 632
Posts
Drives: 2019 X740i
Join Date: May 2007
Location: JAX
|
If anyone has their original cerium grey grille on a M340i with the parking assist package, I would be interested in buying it, please PM me.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-01-2019, 01:58 PM | #21 | |
Enlisted Member
12
Rep 32
Posts |
Quote:
Thanks in advance for the information. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-14-2019, 02:43 PM | #22 | |
New Member
18
Rep 17
Posts |
Quote:
Thank you in advance. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|