I'm in the process of changing the chromeline grill on my 09 MC to a JCW plain grill. I intend to leave the chrome border so the grill changeover is simple.

The lower grill however leaves me with a question -- keep in mind I have not yet removed the lower grill. But in preparing I thought I would have to order a "non-chrome" lower grill. So I went to the trusty OEM site with credit card in hand. But I find that the diagram makes it appear that the chrome part of my current grill may be removable, leaving the simple black grill that I need.

Can anyone tell me if the parts identified as #7 and the rear portion of the part identified as #8 are, in fact, the same part? (I'm cheap and I don't want to buy parts that I may not need -- I just sold a BMW motorcycle and I have enough parts that I didn't need already).

Thanks folks.

 

I do know that the "chrome" on the lower grill is attached to the grill. I wanted to add it to my MCS and the parts dept said that it came bonded (glued with the grill) from the factory. Hope this helps!

 

hmm looks like it snaps in to me... but ive never seen one in person.

EDIT: what saturn said. they wouldnt have a choice 7 and 8 if it was really seperate