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Hood Weatherstrip: Service and Repair




Hood Seal Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille.

1. Remove these items:
- Front grille Front Grille Replacement

- Front "A" emblem Service and Repair

- Front grille upper molding Front Grille Replacement

2. Remove the screws. Pull out the front grille lower molding (A) to release the hooks (B) from the front grille base (C), then remove the molding.

3. Remove the hood seal (D) from the tabs (E) on the molding.

4. Install the seal in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the tabs on the moldings engage to the seal securely.

- Push the hooks into place securely.