[meggsy]

I have been trying to remove the grille so I can mod the air filter inlet to eliminate well reduce the likely hood of water ingression, but am having great difficulty trying to locate the lower retaining tabs. I did once find a page in one of the manuals or perhaps even off this site with the tab locations. I have purchased some plastic paint /putty scraper type tools that I intend to cut down in width. Can anyone assist with the width dimension that I have to reduce the tools to and also where I can locate the info regarding the location measurements of the tabs. I have looked in Elsa win and also my downloaded pdf Manuals and, on this site but can't seem to find it, thanks in advance

 

[gatkins]

Watching this with interest, the very same task defeated me many times and still does 😟
I am pretty sure I found the tabs and an normal kitchen (butter knife) is about the size.
Location is about 5cm from the outer edge of the grille ( insert and slide towards the headlight until you feel the tab assembly)
But this is where I failed repeatedly to release the tab 😟
Others will tell you use more force, clearly I was not prepared to be brutal enough?

 

[Tiliqua]

Disclaimer, don't own this model and am only going on the illustration posted. It looks to me like you need to push down on the tab from above, so can you see / access the tabs looking down from the top?

 

[meggsy]

Watching this with interest, the very same task defeated me many times and still does 😟
I am pretty sure I found the tabs and an normal kitchen (butter knife) is about the size.
Location is about 5cm from the outer edge of the grille ( insert and slide towards the headlight until you feel the tab assembly)
But this is where I failed repeatedly to release the tab 😟
Others will tell you use more force, clearly I was not prepared to be brutal enough?

I think there are a number of securing tabs see below.

Disclaimer, don't own this model and am only going on the illustration posted. It looks to me like you need to push down on the tab from above, so can you see / access the tabs looking down from the top?

Yes that appears to be true however there are as I understand it 4 on each side of the grill I found this somewhere not sure where but it gives no measurements

 

[smclaren]

I had the same challenge (like everyone else) ... but once you get the first tab moved ... the rest sort of follow.

Here is a photo I took when I first got the grill out ... so others can see the measurement of the first tab which should help you out.

Here it is ... good luck !

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• smclaren
• Nov 11, 2021

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• smclaren
• Nov 11, 2021

 

[meggsy]

I had the same challenge (like everyone else) ... but once you get the first tab moved ... the rest sort of follow.

Here is a photo I took when I first got the grill out ... so others can see the measurement of the first tab which should help you out.

Here it is ... good luck !

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• smclaren
• Nov 11, 2021

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• smclaren
• Nov 11, 2021

Thank you - I shall try that.

 

[buckwheat]

If it is of any value, I detailed my grille removal ordeal here:

Fog Light Assembly Removal

I need to replace both driver and passenger side fog light assemblies. Can anyone provide a step by step video or instructions on how to do so. 2013 Touareg TDI 3.0 nahasga

www.clubtouareg.com

 

[meggsy]

If it is of any value, I detailed my grille removal ordeal here:

Fog Light Assembly Removal

I need to replace both driver and passenger side fog light assemblies. Can anyone provide a step by step video or instructions on how to do so. 2013 Touareg TDI 3.0 nahasga

www.clubtouareg.com

Thanks for such an informative post

 

[gatkins]

If it is of any value, I detailed my grille removal ordeal here:

Oh wow! I was so far away from what I thought needed to be done
Thankyou

 

[The Technician]

For what it's worth, on my 2011, you remove the screws and just pull the grill forward. Keep the bumper support rail attached to the radiator support and the bumper will stay in place when you yank.

 

[gatkins]

For what it's worth, on my 2011, you remove the screws and just pull the grill forward. Keep the bumper support rail attached to the radiator support and the bumper will stay in place when you yank.

Quite a bit of difference on later Touaregs

 

[rwmcm]

See the attached photos and accompanying write up (see Grille section) that I wrote for another forum member for the exact location on the 2016 TDI.

GRILLE

• Remove four (4) screws from top of grille.
• Apply tape to top of bumper cover (slide under grille as far as possible).
• Measure and mark tape as shown in photos.
• Apply generous amount of PB Dry Lube at each mark.
• Insert approximately four (4) zip ties at the first four (4) marks on the end that you remove first (the zip ties will release the grille tabs).
• Insert 90 degree hook tool between headlight and grille approximately one (1) inch above bumper cover.
• Give hook tool a short sharp tug to release/remove grille.