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Posted by: rock914 Apr 5 2009, 06:18 PM

Hey guys, I need some help with how to remove the mesh grills that sit above the engine compartment. Mine have faded and they need to be removed and repainted. I don’t want to mask them off and paint them in place. I did a search here but was unable to find any thing. It appears that they are plastic retaining clips that hold the mesh in place. Can these be reused after they are removed? Are there any tricks to removing them intact? If not, can they be purchased? Thanks for your help.

Bob

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 5 2009, 10:16 PM

I used a pair of "dyke" wire cutters and either an 8mm or a 10mm wrench!? Cant remember which but use the cutters to put outward pressure as you spin the nut counter clockwise!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 6 2009, 06:19 AM

It is held on by speed nuts. No turning required.

Grab the nut with a stout pair of plyers and pull. Wiggle around as needed. It will come off.

Zach

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 6 2009, 09:20 AM

plan on new nuts. squeeze the existing nuts in halve 2 times. it's fast, they will fall apart. when pins start coming off of letters and numbers they become more trash.

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 6 2009, 10:18 AM

QUOTE

No turning required

I have done this many times and if you turn them while putting outward pressure they will be able to be reused!

Posted by: Joe Sharp Apr 6 2009, 01:47 PM

Ace has a speed nut to replace them with.

Posted by: rock914 Apr 7 2009, 08:22 PM

thanks guys! looks like I need to get new ones on order.

Bob

Posted by: silverteener Apr 7 2009, 09:57 PM

I was able to reuse mine. Be careful taking them off and you might be able to salvage them.

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 7 2009, 10:30 PM

QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Apr 6 2009, 09:18 AM)

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No turning required

I have done this many times and if you turn them while putting outward pressure they will be able to be reused!

Posted by: Rusty Apr 7 2009, 10:45 PM

The pins on the mesh grills are studier than the pins on the letters... but still be careful when removing the speed nuts. It's not a difficult job.

A good hardware store will have what you need. You might consider looking for rubber coated speed nuts. I think I remember Fastenal (the hardware distributor) having some.