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      10-22-2020, 08:09 PM   #89
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Looks pretty good. Will stop by autozone soon.

I like the blacked out 330i and xDrive badge delete. Considering deleting both on mine. I don't mind the red reflectors, though, given that they fit the design and somewhat match the tail lights. Window trim will be blacked out soon.

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Mission failed successfully! I gave it 10 more minutes, got stuck in the same place, then called for help. Much easier with 2 pairs hands, but we noticed 2 things:

1. The clips were pretty tight and hard to get fully through the slots. Had to use a lot of force and push them down with a screwdriver, even after pulling them out partially. I think a trim removal tool would have helped here, as you said.

2. It took more force than I would be able to exert with one arm used holding down a clip if I were doing it alone. He said he gave it about 80 pounds of force.

I did follow your advice and tape it, and that may have saved my paint. It definitely came off at a downward angle and easily could have hit the paint. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement!
Please excuse the holes in the bumper. I don't know why dealers put these horrible, horrible plastic plate guards on such beautiful cars. Especially with such big screws... I will switch to a thin frame or no frame once I get my actual plates--still on temps.
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Angry Grill with brown hue?

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I brought replacement black grills and installed them earlier today. Looks great, but in direct sunlight there is a clear brown hue to them.

Has anyone noticed that too or did I get duds?
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I brought replacement black grills and installed them earlier today. Looks great, but in direct sunlight there is a clear brown hue to them.

Has anyone noticed that too or did I get duds?
Where did you get the grill from? There shouldn't be a hint of brown; the OEM grill is very, very black.
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Thanks for letting me know. I got them from PartsGeek (Action Parts brand)
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Thanks for letting me know. I got them from PartsGeek (Action Parts brand)
Probably a Chinese replica. An OEM part should have a sticker with the part number on it. I guess it doesn't really matter--send that shit back. You can get a genuine part for sure here if you don't want to chance it again with PartsGeek: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Shadowli...138072085.html
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Mine is pure black too. It is an OEM black grill with the sticker and part number on it.
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Probably a Chinese replica. An OEM part should have a sticker with the part number on it. I guess it doesn't really matter--send that shit back. You can get a genuine part for sure here if you don't want to chance it again with PartsGeek: https://www.bimmerworld.com/Shadowli...138072085.html
Thanks. Just ordered the bimmerworld part. I guess you always get what you paid for!
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Thanks for posting the installation guide!!

I couldn't find any information on the internet and stumbled upon your post. Also glad to find the BIMMERPOST site!!
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For those interested in a bit of diy, the chrome surround separates from the slats with just a few push clips once you get the grill off so it's super easy to repaint the factory surround black.
I may end up trying this. I would like to have the F-series style vertical slats, but keep cerium gray surround
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Sorry to open an old thread again but I've just took delivery of my g20 and the first thing I have tried to do is change the grille. The heat shield is slightly different now and has 4 clips and 4 grommets. I've tried to get the grille off but I cannot release the side clips. I get all the top clips out but the side ones are stuck fast. Any advice before I try again
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Sorry to open an old thread again but I've just took delivery of my g20 and the first thing I have tried to do is change the grille. The heat shield is slightly different now and has 4 clips and 4 grommets. I've tried to get the grille off but I cannot release the side clips. I get all the top clips out but the side ones are stuck fast. Any advice before I try again
Yup. The clips on the side are the ones that are a pain to remove. What I did was shine a light in through the gap to see exactly which clip I had to remove (there are two clips; one holds the entire grill to the car and the other one is for the outer chrome part to attach to the rest of the grill). Once you figure out the correct clip (the one holding the entire thing to the car body), use a trim removal tool to push and prod at it to dislodge it. Took me around half an hour for the one clip on the left (when you're looking at the car from up front). Once that was out, the rest of the grill came off easily and the clip on the right only needed some wiggling and pulling before that popped out too. Frustrating experience and I don't think I'll be doing it again
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Sorry to open an old thread again but I've just took delivery of my g20 and the first thing I have tried to do is change the grille. The heat shield is slightly different now and has 4 clips and 4 grommets. I've tried to get the grille off but I cannot release the side clips. I get all the top clips out but the side ones are stuck fast. Any advice before I try again
Yup. The clips on the side are the ones that are a pain to remove. What I did was shine a light in through the gap to see exactly which clip I had to remove (there are two clips; one holds the entire grill to the car and the other one is for the outer chrome part to attach to the rest of the grill). Once you figure out the correct clip (the one holding the entire thing to the car body), use a trim removal tool to push and prod at it to dislodge it. Took me around half an hour for the one clip on the left (when you're looking at the car from up front). Once that was out, the rest of the grill came off easily and the clip on the right only needed some wiggling and pulling before that popped out too. Frustrating experience and I don't think I'll be doing it again
Cheers for the info. I'll give it another go tomorrow. It seems as if when removing the top clips it's putting pressure on the side clip. Absolute pain
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Cheers for the info. I'll give it another go tomorrow. It seems as if when removing the top clips it's putting pressure on the side clip. Absolute pain
Yes it does. Makes the clips on the side tighter. But that can also help when you're trying to remove it since there's enough pressure to slightly dislodge it. It needs a lot of patience which I kinda lacked towards the end. Lol
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Second attempt but success at last. Like someone mentioned earlier,it's all about having the nerve to give that extra pull.
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I have noticed that I'm missing plastic covers/panels which are showing in first post over front headlamps.
My is 320i Mspotr 2021model uk.
Any one else noticed this?
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I have a 2020 M340 with parking camera in the front.

I got a gloss black grill to replace the cerium gray and can't wait to install as per this thread. The new grill came with a couple of pieces that look like they be for the camera.

Can anyone help me with what pieces are used? How they fit on the grill? And any other tips?

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I have noticed that I'm missing plastic covers/panels which are showing in first post over front headlamps.
My is 320i Mspotr 2021model uk.
Any one else noticed this?
Bit of a late reply, but that was changed at some point during production. Nothing to worry about. Not like the plastic bits really did anything.
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I have a 2020 M340 with parking camera in the front.

I got a gloss black grill to replace the cerium gray and can't wait to install as per this thread. The new grill came with a couple of pieces that look like they be for the camera.

Can anyone help me with what pieces are used? How they fit on the grill? And any other tips?

Thanks!
I thought the only difference is the hole for the camera. What do the other pieces look like? The grill itself seems to be just one piece.
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Merami fan ,

I got a gloss black framed grill with the diamonds from eBay.

Here's a picture of what I am referring to

Appreciate any help!
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Merami fan ,

I got a gloss black framed grill with the diamonds from eBay.

Here's a picture of what I am referring to

Appreciate any help!
Oh, it's not OEM. Looks like they designed it to work for all G20 models (camera or not) rather than 2 separate designs like the OEM ones. I'm guessing you just pop or slide the piece with the hole into the obvious spot, then secure it with the small piece.
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Great results but..

Does anybody know how to remove the side chrome trim? I tried couple times with a plastic trim remover but got scared to scratch. At this point I don't want to leave it like this because it looks weird with the chrome. Open to any ideas.
Much appreciate Op for all this info.
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Hi,

Well, I may be the odd duck here, but I got used to the diamond patterned grill, BUT I must admit that I tired of the Cerium Gray surround (as well as the other applications of it on my car). I opted to go with Gloss Black surround with the brushed chrome diamonds.

Found a seller on eBay who provided me instructions on installing two small pieces (a hook at the top of the grill & the center piece that holds the parking assist camera). If anyone would like, I'll be happy to pass along that How to guidance.

Once I got those two pieces finally installed, I followed PigWig earlier post and a KiesSport Video -- and in all honesty, that was the easy part!

Anyhow, here's a before (with old Cerium gray surround grill) and after (with gloss black surround) pictures.
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