DTM Black Grille Installed... [56k grab some lunch]
 

This afternoon I finally got the chance to tackle the grille install. I called upon a friend and my girlfriend to help me out with the bumper removal. This is one of the most tedious processes due to all the damn bolts and nuts that must be removed to get the bumper off. I also ordered my black filler plate so that will be replaced whenever it gets here. I will take formal pictures when I get the time.

Take out the underbody plastic tray and unbolt a couple of the screws from the fender wells...

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Next is a series of screws right behind the front bumper side marker, unbolting the screws will let you be able to release the tabs you can see in the picture below (just above the side marker)

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The next screws required a long ass extension to reach. The two screws can be seen here. The bolts are a pain in the ass to get to. These screws are right under the headlight turn signal and attach through the fenders.

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Action shot of the stock grille removal. There are (iirc) about 7 screws that attach the grille to the bumper as well as a tab in the center of the grille.

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Grille installed...

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Finally, my girlfriend's dog keeping the scene in proper order.

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Other pictures here: <a href="http://mattchow.smugmug.com/gallery/1330862"> http://mattchow.smugmug.com/gallery/1330862</a>

Looks great! Does DTM Grille fit non S-line A4? Where did you buy it? How much?

just look at the picture, what car do you think he put it on?

Nice work
 

Looks good on your car. Bumper removal a PITA but once you know where the bolts and nuts are and how to get to them, the job becomes easier.

hello, do u still have you US-spec front license plate holder? if so, i'll buy it...
 

realtormikechen@hawaii.rr.com

Where did you order the black filler from?

i never had a license plate holder.

the dealer.

Hey Matt, you have any hookups on your lense? I'm trying to price out that model but they are money!

Do you have the part number....
 

... and is this the same filler that everyone was waiting to order once it got to the US?