Gti front grill

[Vwgtiking]

Just had a little look around mine today to see what's what, and have noticed there are no screws nr the number plate that secure it. I can see the holes BUT I can't see how the screws are secured. Do they use those metal clips?

On the top I can see that on either side of the bonnet latch there are retaining clips that look broken and have been replace by screws. I assume the 2 that should be by the number plate and the 2 outer screws have been self tapped to secure and not using the pre existing holes. Again, I cant see how these screws are secured into the correct holes?

Just trying tidy up all the previous owners bodges.

Pics would great so I got an idea how they fit. Or maybe a nut and bolt job.

[th3_f15t]

There are 4 screws for the stock grill:

2 in the top, torx fitting
2 at the bottom, securing into metal retaining clips.

The grill also uses tabs to clip into place for extra securing. Hope this info helps mate.

[4ndy]

U clips or speed nuts

[r5gtt]

They are called spire speed fasteners and there should be two behind the no plate to secure the lower part of the grill in.

2 x philips screws lower and 2 x torx t25 I think it was for the top.

[Vwgtiking]

Thanks for replies. I can't see how the top screws are retained as there is just a hole.

[4ndy]

Top is plastic thread and needs replacing with rivnuts  I'm sure I used 5mm ones with dome headed screws( I have some spare). Stainless will be best
 Tricky if you have fat fingers but once done its a long term fix

[Vwgtiking]

Many thanks.