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Old Jun 7th, 2011, 09:46   #1
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hi all,
just became the new owner of a silver 480 turbo auto.
would like to know how to remove front grille on car
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Old Jun 7th, 2011, 12:29   #2
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Welcome here!
You can download the body equipment manual here.
At pdf page 15 you can find an exploited view for the grille and bumper removal.
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Old Jun 7th, 2011, 12:48   #3
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thanks for the help
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Old Jun 9th, 2011, 23:22   #4
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Hi, and welcome to 480 ownership ! ... Are you going to the BKV this Sunday ?
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Old Jun 11th, 2011, 21:17   #5
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unfortunately no as i have just spent a fortune on rear lights for the car from the main dealer
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welcome! post up some photos when you get time
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Old Jun 11th, 2011, 22:22   #7
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I had a 460 turbo auto - was a great car. I'm sure you'll love the 480.
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Old Jun 14th, 2011, 15:51   #8
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I had a 460 turbo auto - was a great car. I'm sure you'll love the 480.
It still is Pete.
I also had a black 480 turbo many years ago that I practicaly rebuilt.
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unfortunately no as i have just spent a fortune on rear lights for the car from the main dealer

How much were they as a matter of interest ?
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Old Jun 15th, 2011, 17:52   #10
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130 pounds a side (ouch) they also want £62 for a set of ht leads can i get these cheaper elsewhere?
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