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Grille: Service and Repair




Fascia Grille Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the front fascia assembly (3). Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS))Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Torrent) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Equinox) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
2. Remove the front fascia support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Support Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Support Replacement).
3. Remove the radiator grille strap (2) from the back of the grille by depressing the grille strap fingers and pushing through the front of the grille.




4. Remove the screw from the bottom center of the grille.
5. Remove the grille from the front fascia by releasing the retainers around the perimeter of the grille.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the grille to the front fascia.
2. Install the grille to the front fascia by pushing in to secure the retainers around the perimeter of the grille.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the screw to the bottom center of the grille and tighten the screw to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
4. Install the radiator grille strap into the front fascia and grille by pushing the fingers on the strap into the grille and fascia until fully secured.
5. Install the front fascia support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Support Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Support Replacement).
6. Install the front fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS))Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Torrent) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Equinox) (Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).

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