Renault Master 2011-2023 Winter grille (2010-2014, upper)

Description

This is a winter upper cover for the radiator grille for Renault Master III with the early front end from 2010–2014 — where the Renault diamond sits on the hood above the solid grille. It is made of ABS plastic (matte) or polystyrene (glossy), black, and is installed externally over the factory grille using hooks; for the front end with the emblem inside the grille (approximately from 2014) a different cover is required.

In winter, the cover partially blocks the flow of cold air to the radiator, so the engine in the city, at idle and on short trips reaches operating temperature faster. The cover is solid, without a cutout for the emblem, and closes the grille between the headlights from the edge of the hood to the bumper. Manufacturer — Digital Designs, color — black. In conversations it is also called a “winter blanking plate”, “winter grille” or “muzzle”.

Which Master front end it is for

On Master III the front end changed over the years of production, and upper winter covers for different front ends are not interchangeable. This one is for the early version, where the Renault diamond sits on the hood above the grille and the grille itself is solid. For the front end with the large emblem inside the grille (approximately from 2014) a different part is required — Master 2014–2019 winter cover with cutout for the emblem. 2014 is a transition year: there are vehicles with both the early and the newer front end, so rely not on the date in the registration, but on the emblem location. If the front end was ever replaced, send a photo to the manager.

Matte or glossy

On the page, the cover is selected with the “Choose shade” switch. The shape and fit are the same for both; the difference is in the material and surface:

• Matte — made of ABS plastic, with a slightly rough texture. Small scratches from a brush, snow and sand are almost unnoticeable on it, so for a working van it is chosen most often. The size of the cover itself is about 106 × 31 cm (measurements taken along the central part).
• Glossy — made of polystyrene, with a smooth glossy surface; it is chosen when you want the cover to match the glossy body details.

The part number, specifications and package contents for each version are visible after selecting the shade.

Installation

There is no need to remove the factory grille or drill anything. The set includes the cover and mounting elements; the installation type is hooks, which secure the cover to the ribs of the factory grille. Before installation, clean the grille from dirt, snow and ice, test-fit the cover along the contour and only then secure the fasteners. Check that it does not block the camera, sensors or other additional equipment, if it is installed in the grille area.

Upper and lower: what else to cover

This cover closes only the upper grille. The opening in the bumper under the plate is closed by a separate Master 2011–2019 lower winter cover — it is fastened with zip ties and fits both front ends. It is not necessary to install both at once: the upper one blocks the main flow to the radiator, the lower one is added when frost is persistent, and it is the first to be removed during a thaw. The cover is installed when stable cold weather sets in and removed in spring. During winter, monitor the engine temperature, especially under load; if your vehicle’s manual has restrictions on covering the grille, follow them.

All covers for this model are collected on the page Renault Master winter covers, for other models of the brand — in the section Renault winter covers and in the general winter covers catalog. How to choose a cover for Master, Trafic, Kangoo, Vivaro and Transit is explained in the article winter cover for Renault Master, Trafic, Kangoo, Opel Vivaro and Ford Transit, and general tips — in the material what to cover a car radiator grille with. To the cover for the early front end you can add the EuroCap hood deflector 2010–2014.

The description was prepared with the help of AI based on the analysis of over 1 million phone conversations between DD Tuning managers and customers and the company knowledge base. We collected the questions that customers ask most often and answers verified in practice.

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