Question on Boxster Front Bumper Wheel Liner

I would like to remove the two front grills on my 1997 boxster for cleaning and repainting. Does this require removal of the front bumper cover? How are the grills held in their openings?

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[Wayne 962]

I'm pretty sure you need to remove the front bumper to replace and/or clean the two grilles. They snap in from the inside of the bumper, and I don't see how you could remove them from the bumper without breaking them. For reference, these two part numbers are 986-505-552-01-01C (black left) and 986-505-553-01-01C (black right).

- Wayne

[dad911]

Originally Posted by Gary (guest)

I would like to remove the two front grills on my 1997 boxster for cleaning and repainting. Does this require removal of the front bumper cover? How are the grills held in their openings?

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I'd remove the bumper cover, It's not difficult. "While you're in there" you should also clean the radiators. You'll be amazed how dirty they get.

[John99Boxster]

Definitely have to remove bumper. I did mine last weeks...painted the grills and cleaned out the filthy radiators.