KimTT

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/9906/grill.jpg"></center><p>While cleaning some bugs of the nose of my car, I noticed that something was funny with the lower grills on the car...First...I was seeing silver when walking up to the car...and realized the clips that hold the grillwork in place (usually black?) are now silver...but??? am wondering if I am actually missing some of the plastic "backing" material just behind the grill...

I'm actually seeing something that looks like a light socket inside the grill???????

Can someone please tell me to what degree that "black plastic backing" runs behind the grill...Thanks in advance...

KimTT

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KimTT

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MOBlueTT

The outside 1/2 of right and left hand lower grill should have a plastic "screen"... the IC ducts are on the inboard 1/2

Lone Starr (Ivan)

I decided the clips were just shiny because they were clean and would get dirty over time and therefore invisible.

Never had the chance to find out. It was 5 months from wreck to lease turn in.

KimTT

Did you happen to notice what color the little clips were?? Thanks alot...

MOBlueTT

The "flat" clips on the lower edge that are silver are part of the bumper (painted) and curve forward vs the black plastic insert who's clips go towards the rear of the car.

If it's on the inside, dirt will cover, If it's on the outside half, then the "screen" is probably missing - a flash light will tell the story... along with standing on your head LOL

JohnLZ7W

"Light socket" inside grille is probably your tow hook mount point(passenger side only)

NC225TTR

mine are silver but not at shiny as yours. Yours look like new nickle and mine looks like an old nickle. hth

Mitch

KimTT

Thanks...Never noticed it before...