Removing VW badge from Front Grille

[andy661166]

Ok I've had a go at this, and have taken the grill off and everything, but just can't get the badge to pop out, and even when I twist it anti-clockwise it doesn't budge. I just don't want to break the badge, cause I intend to spray it matt black and green.

It's a 2006 1.9 TDi SE, if that helps. The grille seems to have a back panel which doesn't allow me much access to the badge clips. Any howto's or links to them would be much appreciated!

 

[raidergti]

what i did on my gti was just took off the grill to remove it. its pretty easy, two torx under the hood and two on the gti lower grill, but you have a golf with a different grill so i dont know if the grill removal is the same

 

[IIIHobbs]

There will be a little snap when you turn it left; less than a quarter turn. Then a bit of wiggle, it should pull out. Painted the inside of mine red.

 

[andy661166]

Ok I've tried turning it anti-clockwise again, and it won't budge without force. Do you need to pull it out slightly before turning it? Or will I just force it and hope nothing breaks?

 

[andy661166]

My mate had a go, turned it, and we got it out, but the top catch snapped. Now to get it painted and I'll probably just glue the catch back on, and if that doesn't hold it I'll try and glue it to the grille :/

 

[andy661166]

Sorted yet to get the green paint, delivery seems to be very slow, almost a week late!

 

[Bora99]

ok first of all brother, its counter clockwise please stop with the anti part hehe just kidding .go right a little push down then go left ,that should do it.

 

[andy661166]

ok first of all brother, its counter clockwise please stop with the anti part hehe just kidding .go right a little push down then go left ,that should do it.

Hah, sorry counter-clockwise

Alright, well I have to take the badge out again to do the green inserts when the paint comes (if ever) and glue the broken clip back on. But I'll use your technique next time and let you know if it made it any easier for me

 

[BranCKY3]

Hmmm, my badge had 3 clips on it that you had to release first, then it was able to turn anti-, err, counter-clockwise. :lol: