MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Vwgtiking on December 20, 2015, 03:56:26 pm
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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.
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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.
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U clips or speed nuts
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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.
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Thanks for replies. I can't see how the top screws are retained as there is just a hole.
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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
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Many thanks.