just ordered this from underground parts wondering if any one has purchased and fitted one

cheers

So wish they did these for the mk2! Sorry I can't help.

Watch that your bonnet lock works after fitting before closing the bonnet down .

Best to fit the modified lock piece that has recently come out.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261991020276&alt=web

I seen wasn't sure how easy it was to fit as I just got new mechanism fitted few weeks ago bit scared to mess with it m8

Best to fit the modified lock piece that has recently come out.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=261991020276&alt=web

Ordered

Seems to be limited availability too. I think this, along with the EGR Plate, should be the first mods any of us should consider!

I'm toying with the idea of getting both the upper and lower grill in that style, I picked up a chrome one a while back for 20 quid but its a pain in the !Removed! to keep clean and shiny. Only thing stopping me is if I ever decide to install an ST bumper it would be useless.... hmmm decisions!

I've done zetec 's lower gloss black just to do fog grills and wait on honeycomb grill probably just order that bonnet lock part seems sensible thing to do hope I can fit it after all my bonnet lock grief the thing scares me lol

My TXS has honeycomb grilles & looks good imo - but a pain to keep clean

Just noticed some rust on the bottom of my doors, seems like they have been re-skinned at some point in their life and not done very well :( closer inspecting showing its not good at all, paint bubbling as well, so the grills are going to have to wait whilst I find some new doors, least that explains why the paint work looked dodge on them

Scrappy trip and a day spraying! Cars are fun sometimes...

ordered modified lock piece so will probably need some advice when

i get it from you nice people as i said earlier the bonnet lock scares me after the greif it has caused me lol

john

That's a brill find that everyone order one now an we can put the dreaded bonnet won't open topic to bed sorted

yep, ordered too, thanks for the link

done with grills few month ago, be carefull with upper grill when removing standard,keep hold of cable at end where bonnet lock so does come out of lock.Once you have fitted new one test the lock with bonnet up, just flick the part inside of lock in the closed postion and put keys in and if flicks back open it has worked ok

p.s if u not clear on part after fitted grills will post video if u want

done with grills few month ago, be carefull with upper grill when removing standard,keep hold of cable at end where bonnet lock so does come out of lock.Once you have fitted new one test the lock with bonnet up, just flick the part inside of lock in the closed postion and put keys in and if flicks back open it has worked ok

p.s if u not clear on part after fitted grills will post video if u want

cheers for reply m8 the car looks great

I ordered the full set and fitted them to my mk2.5 a few months ago, transformed the front end! Good quality products as well! But I was silly enough to not support the bonnet lock and when I put the new grill on, the bonnet wouldn't open! So as long as you support the lock it's an easy swap!

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cheers for reply m8 the car looks great

cheers, work in progress mate

Can't quote tomo in a kebab shop but cheers for reply I will be careful with lock if u see my old posts it scares

the !Removed! out of me

lower grill fitted after painting just waiting on upper grill now

http://workshop-manuals.com/ford/focus_2004.75_07.2004/mechanical_repairs/5_body_and_paint/501_body_and_paint/501-14_handles_locks_latches_and_entry_systems/description_and_operation/diagnosis_and_testing/general_procedures/removal_and_installation/hood_latch/

may be of use when our replacement lock parts are delivered

Grill fitted well happy with it

Looks ace man

See this fix for the bonnet lock, what's the easiest way of installing it, I'm a little reluctant to start pulling the lock apart without knowing what I'm supposed to be doing.

From what I gather the small white bit of plastic sits inside a plastic part that is directly connected to the actual lock, not the keyhole end.

Am I right in thinking the grill needs to be removed, then pull the lock connection from the key hole out of the white cylinder which then exposes the inside, pull the old part out, swap it with the new and put back together again in reverse...

See this fix for the bonnet lock, what's the easiest way of installing it, I'm a little reluctant to start pulling the lock apart without knowing what I'm supposed to be doing.

From what I gather the small white bit of plastic sits inside a plastic part that is directly connected to the actual lock, not the keyhole end.

Am I right in thinking the grill needs to be removed, then pull the lock connection from the key hole out of the white cylinder which then exposes the inside, pull the old part out, swap it with the new and put back together again in reverse...

i never fitted it mate as my parts had been replaced a few month ago i was to scared to take it apart as when i fitted new grill the lock was working sorry i cant help but i would love to know how to fit it

cheers john

That seems to give us an idea