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Posted by Robert (Member # 250) on :
 
I’m in the “unmanly” position of having to ask, I need some help here.
I bought a grill for my ’97 GT on Ebay, and the instructions call for the removal of the plastic guard on top of the radiator. It seems to be held on with a fitting that takes a Phillips screwdriver, but all it does is turn and nothing happens. What is the secret?
Thanks in advance for your advice
Robert
 

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Posted by StoplightWarrior (Member # 211) on :
 
Yeah, it's a bitch to get out...just mess with em, they'll come out! I put a grill on my GT also...if you absolutely cant figure it out, let me know and im sure we can help.
 

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Posted by WIKD 281 (Member # 40) on :
 
The trick is to either hold the outside of that fitting down with your fingers> or to put a small headed regular screwdriver between the outside ring and the inside screw> push in a little> then pull up> which will help the center phillips screw to pop out.
 

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Posted by StoplightWarrior (Member # 211) on :
 

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Originally posted by WIKD 281:
The trick is to either hold the outside of that fitting down with your fingers> or to put a small headed regular screwdriver between the outside ring and the inside screw> push in a little> then pull up> which will help the center phillips screw to pop out.

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Yeah, use a flathead to pry it out...but be careful cause you dont want to break the screws.
 

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Posted by Cobra50Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
use a flat head or if you have an interior tool use that if you break them they aren't cheap at ford but you will probably break some so don't worry.
 

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Posted by PseudoCobra (Member # 1689) on :
 
all they are is little push down buttons. You can pull them up a bit with the screw driver and then I grabbed them under the top with a set of pliers and pulled them off didn't take long just had to put some muscle into it.
 

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Posted by Robert (Member # 250) on :
 
Thanks all for your information. I ended up popping them off with a puller and replacing them. I got a set of 10 (but without the pop in screw) for $6.00 at the local part store.
Here is a shot of my new grill, what do ya think?


 

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Posted by PeNiNsula302 (Member # 1061) on :
 
hey ryan you got gears and springs installed?? would explain i thought i saw ur car on the freeway the other day but then i thought no that thing was lowered, couldnt be.
 

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