First ..thank you for the response .I have a 2nd series 55 ... my brother ( who is more knowledgeable with this than I ) will be taking it apart this coming weekend and will try what you have suggested . I hope it is as easy as it sounds cause I have been bruising my knuckles trying to remove the grill . I have the bumper off already . if you can think of anything else that will aid in this effort please let me know\
thank you again...your input is greatly appreciated !!!!