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Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower



Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the lower air deflector fog lamp access panels.




3. Remove the lower air deflector retainers (1).
4. Remove the lower air deflector center retainer (2).
5. Remove the lower air deflector bolts (3).
6. Remove the lower air deflector screws (4).
7. Remove the right and left side lower front fender liner screws from the lower air deflector.
8. Remove the lower air deflector.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the lower air deflector.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the lower air deflector bolts (3).

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

2. Install the lower air deflector center retainer (2).
3. Install the lower air deflector retainers (1).
4. Install the lower air deflector screws (4).

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Install the right and left side lower front fender liner screws to the lower air deflector.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

6. Lower the vehicle.