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Anybody done a front grill replacement or know where I can find a manual detailing this procedure? One of the thin vertical fins broke on mine and I was thinking of replacing it. Dealer wants $306 CAD for the grill, and about $700 to replace it. Was wondering if its something I could do myself , with out removing the bumper.
Thanks for any help!
Picture of grill pre break. You can't see the thin vertical fin here, so maybe I could live with it over time?
Can you post a photo of the damage? Can you live with it? If you do not fix it, how much it will it hurt your resale value? To a degree, that depends on how long you intend to keep your RDX. If it costs $1,000 to have it replaced, is it worth an insurance claim to you?
Can you post a photo of the damage? Can you live with it? If you do not fix it, how much it will it hurt your resale value? To a degree, that depends on how long you intend to keep your RDX. If it costs $1,000 to have it replaced, is it worth an insurance claim to you?
I suppose from first looks it hard to notice, however I know, and that bothers me most..... I do have insurance with a deductible, however I don't want my rates to increase, or my license to with a claim. I could try to bridge it with something as I don't have the broken piece, otherwise I would try to glue it in place.
Still would like to see a procedure to the grill replacement, or even where ti get a good service manual for the RDX.
Hmmm. Are you open to another idea? File down the jagged edges until they are smooth and paint it gloss black to blend in. Make it disappear. I doubt anyone would notice it.
I suppose from first looks it hard to notice, however I know, and that bothers me most..... I do have insurance with a deductible, however I don't want my rates to increase, or my license to with a claim. I could try to bridge it with something as I don't have the broken piece, otherwise I would try to glue it in place.
Still would like to see a procedure to the grill replacement, or even where ti get a good service manual for the RDX.
Sorry for your damage. I can see how this could happen to any 3rd Generation RDX grill. Like you, it would bother me. I hope you can get it replaced. Good luck.
Sorry for your damage. I can see how this could happen to any 3rd Generation RDX grill. Like you, it would bother me. I hope you can get it replaced. Good luck.
Thanks! Kinda missing the robust "Beak" of my 2017, at times like this
Honestly I would live with that. Wouldn't never noticed if u didn't zoom in.
Thanks! Yeah I may just make glue a piece in place to fix it. Still it would be nice to see what's involved with the replacement of the grill. I saw an Acura generated instruction sheet on installing foglights, and would love to see the same for just the grill.
Here's a shot from yesterday, you really can't tell and even have to really look for it. However I'm sure there will be days when it sticks out like a sore thumb -19C sunrise
I would:
A) file the ends smooth.
B) Then take some measurements of the cross section and the length.
C) Find someone with a 3D printer and have them print out the piece in ABS plastic.
D) Sand it smooth and paint to match.
E) Test for proper fitment and then glue it in place.
Alternative to the above would be to do steps A and D.
I would:
A) file the ends smooth.
B) Then take some measurements of the cross section and the length.
C) Find someone with a 3D printer and have them print out the piece in ABS plastic.
D) Sand it smooth and paint to match.
E) Test for proper fitment and then glue it in place.
Alternative to the above would be to do steps A and D.
Twisting my arm I was thinking of fashioning a piece to glue in.
This was what I originally found before I posted. It covers the area, however it removes the grill with the bumper, with the object being installing Fog lights. What I would like to find is the same instructions for just the grill. Or more so, how does a person get access to the entire service manual manual to generate this PDF instruction. Its cool!
12-06-2022, 08:01 PM
I do have insurance with a deductible, however I don't want my rates to increase, or my license to with a claim. I could try to bridge it with something as I don't have the broken piece, otherwise I would try to glue it in place.
I was thinking of fashioning a piece to glue in.
