Black grille removal?

[Martyberg]

Good day Gents, it’s time for me to remove and repaint the black grille between the radiator and the front chrome grille. Any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

[mbzse]

The lower fastening screws hard to reach, w/o removing radiator
Put hockey tape on when assembling
See: https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=26311.msg188397#msg188397

[Martyberg]

Yea, the lower screws look impossible to take out without removing the radiator. I’m wondering if it’s worth it!

[MikeSimon]

I am dumbfounded! My chrome grill frame including the black backing mesh comes out easily to the front of the vehicle. What is wrong with my car?

[mrfatboy]

I was able to remove the both lower left/right screws without taking out the radiator when I did the job. It was extremely difficult and took a long time using all sorts "thinking outside the box tools".  We are talking 1/8th of a turn at a time stuff🤣

When it came to time to reinstall,  I could not get the lower left back in.  A couple of freinds had same experience and just left it out.  No issues.

[Shvegel]

I think it would be much easier to remove the chrome grille and star then paint the black grille in situ.