2002 Base Model Grill Removal

[crooster]

And if the front bumper is off its a good time to clean out the rads. I plan to do mine as soon as it warms up a bit more here.

[Lapister]

It is unbelievable how much crap gets in between radiator and condensor so blow out with Compressed air or hose out. Bumper comes off pretty easily and vents are snapped in from behind

[MytinyBoxster]

Thanks guys, and great heads up about cleaning out the rads. Will have to wait until it gets a little warmer to drop the front bumper.

[ilikeching]

bumper removal:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-h2aUJHY4

[MytinyBoxster]

Awesome video, definitely will clean the radiators out now that I seen how dirty they can get. BTW I've seen these fine mesh grill insert sold on eBay to protect the radiators. What's the opinion on these? Good or bad? Again thanks guys, I feel empowered.

[M4SGK1986]

Originally Posted by MytinyBoxster

Awesome video, definitely will clean the radiators out now that I seen how dirty they can get. BTW I've seen these fine mesh grill insert sold on eBay to protect the radiators. What's the opinion on these? Good or bad? Again thanks guys, I feel empowered.

I had stones hit the condenser rads and i had to replace them both, as i on my 04 2.7 i have just the two 'fins' which leaves a large openings. I wanted to keep the stock appearance (plus at the time i could find any after market mesh vents for my car, don't know if they do any now) so i bought some mesh of the interweb and fitted it to the rear of the openings with some little black screws. It works really well and still looks stock, unless you are really close that is. i would recommend it.



You should be able to see the silver mesh from this pic.