Radiator grille, removing and installing

Assembly overview

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Radiator Grill

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1 - Radiator grille 

• Golf
• Material-ASA

2 - Catches 

3 - Cross pins 

4 - Retaining pins 

5 - Center locating point 

6 - VW emblem 

• Clipped in to radiator grille

7 - Radiator grille 

• Jetta
• Material-ASA

Removing 

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Radiator Grill

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• Disconnect release lever from hood lock. Refer to Release lever, removing  .
• Release retaining clips using a screwdriver.
• Remove cross pins from lock carrier and remove radiator grille upward.

Installing 

• Align radiator grille according to center locating point , insert lower pins into bumper cover and clip in upper area.