QSD,
Just encountered the same problem trying to remove the grille for our new 2003. Here's the trick, they added a couple of tabs that mate with the fender. Remove the 4 screws, 2 each side at the top, BUT, DO NOT pull the top of the grille out like the 2001 & 2002, push downward toward the bumper on the sides a little and then pull it away from the fenders. There are still the "fingers" at the bottom of the grille and they added some "tabs" that hook into holes in the fenders about mid way up the sides of the grille. So push down, then pull away and lift the grille off.I don't remember if the 2001 & 2002 fenders have the holes or not so you may have to cut the tabs off to fit the grille on the 2002.
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John & Terry 
"His" - 2002 Inferno Red Touring Edition
"Hers" - 2003 Electric Blue Limited Edition
Del Val PT Cruisers
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