RS Grille Install on Q7 (S-Line) -- Pics
07-24-2018, 05:22 AM
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Has anyone ran one of these with ACC and the front camera installed?
The camera bracket I imagine could be made to mount, but the ACC looks a little more trickey; like we would have to butcher the existing plate mount to "borrow" the window and heating element to mount directly in front of the ACC radar.
The camera bracket I imagine could be made to mount, but the ACC looks a little more trickey; like we would have to butcher the existing plate mount to "borrow" the window and heating element to mount directly in front of the ACC radar.
But since I live where there is snow, I decided against it since snow build up would have caused issues with ACC. So maybe someone in a southern warmer climate might be able to get a way without the heater.
07-24-2018, 08:39 AM
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I figured I would start a new thread for the actual install. Ran into an issue, but thought I would post everything below for those that choose to consider this mod. Pictures/details to follow:
Original Thread: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2840667
-tgt
-RS Grille
[IMG]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Front-Center-Grille-RS-Q7-Audi-Q7-TFSI-FSI-TDI-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$T2eC16NHJHIE9nyseGEYBQ5!j0B)3!~~60_57.JPG
-Grille Removal - There are contradicting threads on the forum. Many insist you MUST remove the bumper and there's no way, shape, or form to remove the grille otherwise. This, my friends, is NOT accurate. If you use the search function, you'll find many folks that have removed the grille (and instructions on how to do so). To be honest, this is quite easy. The grille is held on my 8 bolts, and aren't overly difficult to access if you take your time. Once the screws are removed (use the new grille as a guide to quickly see where the screws are mounted), you can simply 'pull' on the grille to release the pressure tabs. I started with the bottom and worked my way to the top. The grille removal took about 20 minutes:
-Painting Bumper Bar - As you can see above, the middle bumper bar/bracket underneath is body color. Didn't want silver showing through the new RS grille so I masked off the area and painted that (Rustoleam) piece flat black:
Masking Removed:
-RS Grille Install - I was all set to pop the RS4 grille on when I ran into the issues. The 'parking sensor' mounts that come already glued/adhered to the grille were pre-installed higher up on the grille than the OEM locations. With this, the sensor mounts (and sensors of course) hit the bumper bar (painted above) and do not allow the grille to be installed/snapped in (pic below):
That said, I'm at a stopping point until I hear from the seller/vendor. Their initial response was that they would send me 'new mounts' that I could install lower. However, as I mentioned above the originals are glued in, so there's no way I can pop them off (if you look at them, I believe I will destroy that portion of the grille if I try and remove). I will certainly update this thread as things work through with the vendor. I'm hopeful to attain an updated grille (not that I've sent the above picture to them with the proper sensor location), but have not heard confirmation from them on this.
With things apart, I did snap a few pictures to get a glimpse of what 'could be' if I get a replacement. I think it looks great, and am eager to get things wrapped up:
Any questions, please let me know. Hopefully this is helpful to those that were considering this....
-tgt
Original Thread: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2840667
-tgt
-RS Grille
[IMG]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Front-Center-Grille-RS-Q7-Audi-Q7-TFSI-FSI-TDI-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$T2eC16NHJHIE9nyseGEYBQ5!j0B)3!~~60_57.JPG
-Grille Removal - There are contradicting threads on the forum. Many insist you MUST remove the bumper and there's no way, shape, or form to remove the grille otherwise. This, my friends, is NOT accurate. If you use the search function, you'll find many folks that have removed the grille (and instructions on how to do so). To be honest, this is quite easy. The grille is held on my 8 bolts, and aren't overly difficult to access if you take your time. Once the screws are removed (use the new grille as a guide to quickly see where the screws are mounted), you can simply 'pull' on the grille to release the pressure tabs. I started with the bottom and worked my way to the top. The grille removal took about 20 minutes:
-Painting Bumper Bar - As you can see above, the middle bumper bar/bracket underneath is body color. Didn't want silver showing through the new RS grille so I masked off the area and painted that (Rustoleam) piece flat black:
Masking Removed:
-RS Grille Install - I was all set to pop the RS4 grille on when I ran into the issues. The 'parking sensor' mounts that come already glued/adhered to the grille were pre-installed higher up on the grille than the OEM locations. With this, the sensor mounts (and sensors of course) hit the bumper bar (painted above) and do not allow the grille to be installed/snapped in (pic below):
That said, I'm at a stopping point until I hear from the seller/vendor. Their initial response was that they would send me 'new mounts' that I could install lower. However, as I mentioned above the originals are glued in, so there's no way I can pop them off (if you look at them, I believe I will destroy that portion of the grille if I try and remove). I will certainly update this thread as things work through with the vendor. I'm hopeful to attain an updated grille (not that I've sent the above picture to them with the proper sensor location), but have not heard confirmation from them on this.
With things apart, I did snap a few pictures to get a glimpse of what 'could be' if I get a replacement. I think it looks great, and am eager to get things wrapped up:
Any questions, please let me know. Hopefully this is helpful to those that were considering this....
-tgt
Did you use a primer on the metal before spraying it flat black?
Thanks
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