Upper grille removal

Harley Dave · Sep 27th, 2018, 15:06

2011 XC90 Exec D5

Hi guys

I live in the country and I had the misfortune to hit a Red Kite this morning as it was rising from a bit of road kill.

The kite came off second best but it has pushed the upper drivers side of the grille back "into" the bonnet

Nothing broken but I can't see how to remove the grille so I can put it back in straight.

Anyone got some diagrams/pictures to show me where the clips are please?

Cheers

Dave

SwissXC90 · Sep 27th, 2018, 15:31

It has clips around the edges, release them all and the grill comes out of the bonnet, towards the inside

Harley Dave · Sep 27th, 2018, 20:36

Ah Ha !!

I was trying to pull it forward, out of the bonnet, away from the car.

Cheers

Dave

Er - this vid on You Tube seems to disagree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG57AwKQZtQ

Harley Dave · Sep 28th, 2018, 11:27

All sorted - it comes out to the front, away from the car.

The three clips on the bottom edge of the grille are so hefty, and overlap the retainer by so much, that I couldn't believe they would come loose - but they did with a bit of gentle "assistance".

It didn't help that I was looking first at the smaller clips - which of course hold the chrome trim in place...

While the grille was off I noticed a code number for "mesh screen" or similar and wondered whether that was an option for Aus and other insect heavy places?

Anyway - All OK now - It's easy when you know how...

Cheers

Dave

SwissXC90 · Sep 28th, 2018, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwissXC90

It has clips around the edges, release them all and the grill comes out of the bonnet, towards the inside

Outside! I mean outside!

Harley Dave · Sep 28th, 2018, 13:48

No Worries Swiss

Cheers

Dave

Sep 27th, 2018, 15:06	#1
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 16:20 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Upper grille removal 2011 XC90 Exec D5 Hi guys I live in the country and I had the misfortune to hit a Red Kite this morning as it was rising from a bit of road kill. The kite came off second best but it has pushed the upper drivers side of the grille back "into" the bonnet Nothing broken but I can't see how to remove the grille so I can put it back in straight. Anyone got some diagrams/pictures to show me where the clips are please? Cheers Dave

Sep 27th, 2018, 15:31	#2
SwissXC90 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 18:26 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Cross Country	It has clips around the edges, release them all and the grill comes out of the bonnet, towards the inside __________________ XC90 R-Design MY2009, Black Sapphire Metallic. HP-Sound, RSE, Nav, Tel, ParkingCam, BLIS, ParkingHeater, RestHeat, Removable Towbar, Summer: CRATUS 20x8 on Pirelli Scorpion Zeros 255/45, Winter: NEPTUNE 17x7 on Continental WinterContact 4x4 235/65.

Sep 27th, 2018, 20:36	#3
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 16:20 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	Ah Ha !! I was trying to pull it forward, out of the bonnet, away from the car. Cheers Dave Er - this vid on You Tube seems to disagree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG57AwKQZtQ Last edited by Harley Dave; Sep 27th, 2018 at 20:40. Reason: You Tube Video

Sep 28th, 2018, 11:27	#4
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 16:20 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	All sorted - it comes out to the front, away from the car. The three clips on the bottom edge of the grille are so hefty, and overlap the retainer by so much, that I couldn't believe they would come loose - but they did with a bit of gentle "assistance". It didn't help that I was looking first at the smaller clips - which of course hold the chrome trim in place... While the grille was off I noticed a code number for "mesh screen" or similar and wondered whether that was an option for Aus and other insect heavy places? Anyway - All OK now - It's easy when you know how... Cheers Dave

Sep 28th, 2018, 13:48	#6
Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Today 16:20 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	No Worries Swiss Cheers Dave

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