Continental lower grill pops out

[philberticus]

Anybody else have the lower grill work its way loose until it's in danger of falling out? This is on a 2009 Continental GTC. The drivers side, ( left hand drive USA type) lower Grill had came out in my hand. I reattached it making sure every little tab was secured and held and snapped firmly in place. I checked it a week later only to find it was ready to fall out again. I'm thinking maybe the bumper flexes just sufficiently to force it out? Not sure how to retain it. Anybody have an idea.?

[goddo]

This might sound obvious to most but take the grille section out and closely inspect the small plastic "tangs" that hold the grille securely. If any of them look bent, weak or broken, there is your answer. Also check to see if the lower panel edges (where the grille panel clips fit) are straight and undamaged as this can present problems. HTH.