Renault Trafic 2001–2015 Winter front grille cover

Winter upper cover for the radiator grille for Renault Trafic 2001–2015 (second generation) — a vehicle-specific plastic panel that is installed on the outside over the factory grille between the headlights, in the emblem area. In winter it blocks the main flow of cold air to the radiator, so the engine reaches operating temperature faster at idle, in the city, and on short trips. Manufacturer — Digital Designs, color — black. In everyday speech it is also called a “winter plug”, “curtain”, or “muzzle”.

What the parameter “shade and vehicle year” means

There are four options on the page: two production periods, each in two surface finishes. Choose the year first (more precisely — the front end), then the shade.

• 2001–2007 — for the early, pre-facelift front end. Fastening — clamps.
• 2007–2015 — for the updated front end after the facelift. Fastening — hooks.
• Matte — ABS plastic with a textured surface: small scratches from a brush, snow, and sand are less noticeable on it, so this is a practical choice for a work van.
• Glossy — polystyrene with a smooth glossy surface.

Included — the cover and fasteners. The fastening type and material of the specific option can be seen in the specifications after selection.

How to tell the front end before and after 2007 apart

During the facelift, the Trafic’s radiator grille and front bumper were changed, so the 2001–2007 and 2007–2015 covers have different shapes and are not interchangeable. The year 2007 is transitional: there are vehicles from that year both with the early and with the updated front end, and it also happens that a 2006 vehicle already has the new one. So ориентируйтеся not on the date in the registration document, but on the actual grille and bumper: compare them with the photos on the product card. If the front end was ever replaced or you are unsure — send a photo of the front part to the manager.

Upper, middle, and lower covers

On Trafic 2001–2015, air goes to the radiator through three zones, and each has its own cover: this one — the upper, for the grille between the headlights; the middle cover above the license plate and the lower cover below the license plate. They are sold separately. The upper one blocks the main flow; the lower one is usually added in severe мороз and removed first when it gets warmer. All three items are collected on the page Renault Trafic 2001–2015 winter covers.

Renault Trafic, Opel Vivaro, and Trafic after 2014

Opel Vivaro 2001–2015 — the same van under a different brand. The lower cover under the license plate and the middle one for the 2001–2007 front end have the same part numbers for both models, while the upper one is different because the grille with the emblem itself differs. Therefore this upper cover is not installed on the Vivaro — it has its own in the section Opel winter covers. For the third-generation Trafic a different part is needed — winter grille cover Trafic 2015–2020.

Installation and use

Before installation, clean the grille from dirt, snow, and ice, test-fit the cover along the contour, and only then tighten the included fasteners. If there is a camera or sensor on the grille, make sure the cover does not block them. The cover is installed when stable cold weather sets in and removed in spring. During winter, monitor the engine temperature; if your vehicle’s manual has restrictions on covering the grille — follow them.

How to choose covers for other vans is explained in the article winter cover for Renault Master, Trafic, Kangoo, Opel Vivaro and Ford Transit, general advice — in the material what to cover a car radiator grille with. Covers for other models of the brand — in the section Renault winter covers and in the general winter cover catalog.

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

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