318i Modification -
Euro Grill Retrofit

The roundels on your hood and you trunk only last a few years before they start to break down. Replacing your disintegrating roundels is an easy way to make your car look instantly better.

BMW Part	BMW Part Number
Driver Side Grill	51 13 1 876 091
Passenger Side Grill	51 13 1 876 092
Center Kidney	51 13 1 884 350
Foam Strip with Adhesive Tape x 2	51 13 1 916 525
Clip x 8	51 13 1 872 146

Most people buy a euro grill used as new grills are expensive. I purchased mine through eBay. Since they were standard on all E30s in Europe, they are very common in the wrecking yards over there.

There is a foam strip across the top of each grill. This strip gets worn down so replace it. Additionally, the clips that clamps the top of the grill to the metal frame in the engine bay area tend to get lost. Purchase a few replacement.

Tools Required:
Philips Head Screwdriver
Rag

Click on the thumbnails for larger pictures.

	This is a picture of the US grill. Notice the area at the top of each headlight. The grill is held on by several philips head screws and some clips up top. They are all easy to find. The grill comes off very easily.
	Here is a side-by-side of the US grill and the Euro grill. Notice how the euro grill is more aggressive looking with the straight line across the top of each headlight.
	This is a picture of the euro grill installed.
Performed:	:August 2, 2004
Mileage:

Difficulty:
1 /5

Disclaimer: I am not a professional mechanic. Information this page should be used at your own risk and discretion. Different models and model years may be different than my 1991 318i. Read: If you screw your car up following my instructions, sorry. Isn't it sad that in this sue crazy world you have to put a disclaimer on your web page?