Renault Trafic 2001–2015 Winter front grille cover

Description

This is a winter upper cover for the radiator grille between the headlights (in the emblem area) for Renault Trafic II 2001–2015. There are two versions by front end — 2001–2007 (clamp fasteners) and 2007–2015 (hooks) — in a matte finish made of ABS plastic and a gloss finish made of polystyrene, color black; the cover mounts over the factory grille without drilling.

In winter, the cover 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. In conversation it is also called a “winter plug”, “curtain”, or “muzzle”.

What the parameter “shade and vehicle year” means

On the page there are four options: 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 it is a practical choice for a work van.
• Gloss — polystyrene with a smooth glossy surface.

The kit includes the cover and fasteners. The fastening type and material of the specific option are shown in the specifications after selection.

How to tell the difference between the front end before and after 2007

During the facelift, 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 of that year both with the early and with the updated front end, and it happens that a 2006 vehicle already has the new one. Therefore, rely not on the date in the registration document, but on the actual grille and bumper: compare them with the photos on the product page. If the front end was replaced at some point or you are unsure — send a photo of the front end to the manager.

Upper, middle and lower covers

On Trafic 2001–2015, air reaches the radiator through three zones, and each has its own cover: this one is 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 blocks the main flow; the lower is usually added in severe frosts 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 is the same van under a different brand. The lower cover below the license plate and the middle one for the 2001–2007 front end have the same part numbers for both models, but the upper one is different because the grille with the emblem itself differs. Therefore, this upper cover is not installed on Vivaro — it has its own in the Opel winter covers section. For Trafic III 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 fasteners from the kit. 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 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 tips are in the material what to cover the car radiator grille with. Covers for other models of the brand are in the Renault winter covers section and in the general winter covers catalog.

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

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