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      11-21-2013, 09:13 AM   #1
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Question Help removing leaves from lower radiator recess

As per title, anyone have any tips on how to remove leaves from around the two centre radiators (those directly below the number/licence plate)?

I got a couple that have worked their way past the plastic mesh trim, which I have then inadvertently managed to push right back to where the verticle and horizontal radiators meet (whilst drying with air blaster).
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The two front grills pop out and allow access to that area. I had a large rock rolling around in there. No idea how it got there.
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Blast them with a power washer? Or go to a car wash with the spray guns?
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This is what I used to remove the leaves.

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Damn! Now that's a pair of tweezers.
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This is what I used to remove the leaves.
Thanks; that should do the trick
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Thanks; that should do the trick
Yep, I see Spinny02 needs some help as well.

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Yep, I see Spinny02 needs some help as well.
Didn't notice that before; pretty much the same position I forced the leaves on mine
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The two front grills pop out and allow access to that area. I had a large rock rolling around in there. No idea how it got there.
How does one pop them out?
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I'll probably end up dropping the tweezers in there, which will earn me another

On a serious note, have you tried this and where could I get tweezers long enough to reach the leaves (looked on amazon, but not sure how long they need to be)?
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The two front grills pop out and allow access to that area. I had a large rock rolling around in there. No idea how it got there.
How does one pop them out?
Just pull the edges slowly. They are held in by clips.
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