22 RTL how do I remove the panel below headlights?

[USAF]

Hey guys, I was wondering how to remove the black lower panel under the headlights on my 22 RTL, I want to clean the bugs off that area and would be easier removed. I believe its the access panel to the coolant bottle is what I'm referring to.

 

[Quickdraw]

Open your frunk to get to it. It easily pulls off and snaps back on.

 

[Peteoz]

Along with QuickDraws comment above, the panel has a small protrusion each side that sits under the body panel, Rick. You need to bend the panel out slightly to free one of the protrusions from one side, and it will pop out.

Pete

 

[USAF]

Thanks, I was concerned about the center between the headlights how it released, I didnt want to break anything.

 

[Dean8]

panel removal

Along with QuickDraws comment above, the panel has a small protrusion each side that sits under the body panel, Rick. You need to bend the panel out slightly to free one of the protrusions from one side, and it will pop out.

Pete

Is it on bottom or top of panel and do you lift up or to the side?

 

[Peteoz]

Is it on bottom or top of panel and do you lift up or to the side?

Sorry Dean….I have just got up out here :thumbup:
It protrudes slightly out each end. Grab the panel in the middle and pull toward you, while you push the side edge of the panel inwards. That should enable you to see the small protrusion and allow one side to pop out. I’d post a photo, but I’m not home at the moment.

Pete