Has anyone removed the scoop from the R56?
If so, what is involved?
Thanks in advance.
JS

 

There is a rubber plug on the under side of the hood directly under the scoop. The plug is hiding a screw. Remove the screw then pull REALLY hard on the scoop. The scoop will just "pop" off.

 

Great. I'll try that. Thank you.
JS

 

I am going to try this. Does it pop straight up, front end first, back end first, etc??? I don't want to bang my car up. Thanx!!!!

 

I've been thinking of popping mine to get it painted (along with rear door latch) to match my black roof - this tip will come in handy. Alternatively, I might just get the JCW CF scoop (heat concerns).

 

It is a little easier if you use a pair of needle-nose pliers to push the grey plastic thing (you'll know what it is when you see it) through its hole, pushing the scoop out enough to grab underneath. Once you can get your fingers under it, just pull. It'll have a little resistance and you'll hear it pop out one fastener at a time.

 

Thanks!! I will try it. I want to unblock it and then put it back in. I am getting prepared for Alta CAI.

 

No prob... thats what I opened mine for (p.s. the ALTA CAI/ Inlet Hose is sweet!). If you get stuck feel free to PM me and I'll snap some pics of what I'm talking about (I would now, but I'm at work)

 

I just did it. No pliers needed.

For those that plan to do it, it is 1 torx head to remove then 4 phillips heads for the small grill. The grill is now out. Right now, I am going to paint the grey retainer flat black so it does not stick out like a sore thumb. Thanks!!

Forget the paint. Too messy!! I used a black Sharpie pen. It came out nice.

 

Yep, it comes out fairly easily...
I did paint mine and it came out great...take a look at this thread..https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=116016

 

seems I was a little too rough in "lifting" the scoop out, or are those clips meant to break???

Oh well - the new chrome scoop is in and now its a wait for the Alta CAI to arrive :P

 

good luck opening the holes

 

i posted in my gallery....check it out....i replaced the plastic with black metal grill in the scoop

 

Were did you get your metal grill?

 

I got it from local auto store. Cost 10 USD. It is a big piece that is made for the front grill actually.


Forgot to mention I did crack one of the slot on the scoop. So take it easy to pop it. I started from the back side towards the windshield.

 

donuttang, the wire scoop plug looks great! How did you connect it to the stock fittings?

 

That looks nice and exactly what i want to do.Why do you buy that grill?

Also i was looking at trying to remove the hood scoop today and wasnt able to do it.

I removed the pad and saw the gray tab that you push the tabs closed to release it.I didnt see anything else to remove nor did i see this black plug with a screw underneath to remove.
Please help

 

So, just to clear things up, you would need to pop off the entire hood scoop to get to the grill.... I just installed my ddmworks intake and am needing to do this to dremel out the grill... sucks that you have to take the whole scoop off first.

 

Hey guys, I plan on adding the Alta Cold Air Intake, but I know they suggest to remove the hood scoop grill. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions for when I try and do this.....?