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Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement




Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the front bumper cover.

2. Remove the headlamps.

3. Remove the hood latch assembly.

4. Remove the LH and RH radiator side air deflector screws and remove the radiator air deflectors.

5. Remove the fender-to-radiator grille opening panel reinforcement bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).


6. Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement upper bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).


7. Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.