How to Change the Front Grille on a MK7 GTI

Changing your Volkswagen MK7’s grille fulfills a number of smaller needs and is a simple do-it-yourself task to perform. Whether it be to access the headlights/other front-end components, replace a damaged grille, or swap out the GTI badge for something else, knowing how to take off the MK7 GTI’s honeycomb grille is something any owner can do at home. 

Note that the grilles for 2015-2017 GTIs equipped with the Lighting Package (with xenon headlights) are slightly different than those with halogen headlights, and switching between grilles will cause fitment issues. This tutorial only covers the Lighting Package-optioned GTIs, using the Golf GTD grille as an example.

How to Install a GTD Grille on a MK7 GTI with the Lighting Package:

--Parts Mentioned in this Video--

• MK7 GTD Lighting Package Grille with Grey Stripe 

• MK7 GTI Lighting Package Grille with Red Stripe (Revised) 

Helpful Links:

• How to Remove a Mk7.5 GTI Grille 

• MK7 Golf R Style LED DRL Headlight Install on our MK7 GTI (for Halogen Cars)  

• Understanding Halogen to Xenon Retrofits (HID) 

• How to Install an RS4 Style Grille on a B8.5 Audi S4