How to Remove and Install the Front Grille of a Lavida Car?
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Lavida car's front grille removal and installation method: First, the front bumper needs to be removed. There are clips and screws securing it inside. Loosen the screws, remove the clips, and then the front grille can be taken off. For installation, simply follow the reverse steps. The Lavida is a sedan produced by Shanghai Volkswagen. In terms of body dimensions, its length, width, and height are 4605mm, 1765mm, and 1460mm respectively. The Lavida's in-car navigation system combines touch screen and knob control operation and includes MP3 playback capability, supporting USB, AUX, and SD card expansion slots. It is easy to use with powerful functions, and the LCD screen features a foldable design.
As an experienced mechanic who's removed the grille on countless Lavidas, I've got the procedure down pat. First pop the hood, then use a flathead to pry open the row of plastic clips along the top of the bumper - usually about seven or eight. There are also mounting screws hidden in the front wheel arch liners, two on each side requiring a short-handled screwdriver. The toughest part is the screws underneath the bumper - you'll need to lie on the ground with a flashlight. After removing all fasteners, two people should pull the bumper outward from both sides until hearing the 'click' of released clips. The grille uses reverse-hook fasteners - carefully pry it loose from the headlight side using plastic trim tools (metal tools will break the tabs). Always replace clips during reassembly as OEM plastic parts usually fail after two removals. Proper tools make all the difference - professional trim tools outperform screwdrivers 10:1.
I learned to remove it myself after the car wash shop damaged my Lavida's grille. Just prepare a plastic pry bar and a T25 screwdriver. Although models vary, the general method is similar. First, remove the six black screws at the edge of the engine compartment, then squat down to deal with the four silver screws on the chassis. Gently pull back the wheel arch liner to reach the side screws. Put all screws in a small box to avoid losing them. The key is the bumper separation technique: press the edge of the fender with your left hand, grab the corner of the bumper with your right hand, and pull it outward with a little force, but do not exceed a 30-degree angle. The original grille clips are plastic barbs—when removing, use the pry bar to push upward, not sideways. Before reinstalling, check the slots for any leftover plastic debris.
