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Hi,
Looking for advice on how to replace my Santa Fe's radiator grille. While the standard factory one is ok, while out driving one day I saw another SF with an aftermarket grille and it looked great. I did some research, and found some on eBay, eventually deciding on one from Korean company Roadruns (yeah, great name :smile).
The instructions that came with it are rather vague, and prior to ordering it I asked the seller if any modifications were required to fit it. He assured me that no mods were needed and it was very easy to fit.
So, when I tried to fit it, the first hurdle which I have been unable to jump, is removing the plastic shroud atop the radiator. It has eight plastic push-pins and four bolts, all of which I have removed. It comes away at the rear, but will not detach from the grille/front bumper (yellow arrows in reference photo) even though it feels loose. I am reluctant to use force in case it breaks something.
So, anybody know how to remove it? See the attached photos for reference - a shot of the grille on its own, one propped in front of the car so you get an idea of what it would look like, and a shot of the plastic shroud that I can't remove.
Yes, I have tried asking the seller but have had no response (surprise, surprise).
Thanks in advance,
FP
Looking for advice on how to replace my Santa Fe's radiator grille. While the standard factory one is ok, while out driving one day I saw another SF with an aftermarket grille and it looked great. I did some research, and found some on eBay, eventually deciding on one from Korean company Roadruns (yeah, great name :smile).
The instructions that came with it are rather vague, and prior to ordering it I asked the seller if any modifications were required to fit it. He assured me that no mods were needed and it was very easy to fit.
So, when I tried to fit it, the first hurdle which I have been unable to jump, is removing the plastic shroud atop the radiator. It has eight plastic push-pins and four bolts, all of which I have removed. It comes away at the rear, but will not detach from the grille/front bumper (yellow arrows in reference photo) even though it feels loose. I am reluctant to use force in case it breaks something.
So, anybody know how to remove it? See the attached photos for reference - a shot of the grille on its own, one propped in front of the car so you get an idea of what it would look like, and a shot of the plastic shroud that I can't remove.
Yes, I have tried asking the seller but have had no response (surprise, surprise).
Thanks in advance,
FP
