Removing nosecone grill

[DougBaker]

On a 2003 SV is the nosecone grill/logo held in simply by the two clips using just friction?

The ones on my car won't move with my finger strength alone, they are a little rusty. So before I get the pliers out and break something I thought I would check if there is some clever way of removing them.

This tiny bit of upgraditus was prompted by the front cover of Low Flying which has a few cars with dayglow seven logos. Should look a little better than the current slightly rusty grey.

[paul richards]

The clips have little barbs on them. You'll probably have to prise them off with a screwdriver. They probably won't be reusable. I find it better to secure by drilling a couple of small holes either side of the slots and using a small cable tie to secure. Drill the holes so that the cable tie puts a little tension on the grill tang. IYSWIM

[DougBaker]

Thanks, always good to know what to expect.

[Toughie]

Prompted by the same phot, I've just removed and painted mine.  I also have an SV and found the same clips.  I just sprung them free by putting the screwdriver under the clip and giving a little twist.