Date:         Sat, 11 Dec 2004 21:06:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: removing lower grill?
Comments: To: rrecardo@WEBTV.NET
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I don't think so. I have some of the newer clips, not yet used, and just went out in
the garage and looked at them. You can take something of the proper diameter  or a pin
punch ( can't think of the proper name right now) and just drive the pin on through.
As for the old style with screws, I leave the last couple of threads of the screw
inserted and pull the screw and clip out with pliers.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Cardo" <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 8:47 PM
Subject: Re: removing lower grill?


> Tom,
> The later model lower grill retainer's will require you to drill the
> center's out and the grill will be able to be removed.
> They are  not like the earlier Vanagon's with the plastic / nylon insert
> and then a screw to attach the grill.
>
> The later model nylon expandable lower grill attachment inserts have to
> be replaced after drilling the pins / center's out .
> It's a one time use attatchment hardware item.
>
> RC
>
>
>
> Subject: removing lower grill?
> Hi all:
> I have a 1987 vanagon westfalia and I'd like to remove the lower front
> grill. It has5 or so rectangular plastic "pins" that I don't know how to
> remove without breaking!
> Please help!
> Thanks, Tom