Radiator grille, removing and installing

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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.