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Front Grille Replacement

Front Grille Replacement

SC Model

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Release the hooks (A) from the front bumper upper face (B), then remove the front grille (C).







4. If necessary, separate the front emblem (A) from the emblem base (B) by removing the push nuts (C), and release the hook (D), then remove the front emblem base from the front grille (E).






5. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Push the hooks into place securely.
- Replace the push nuts with new ones.

LX, EX Models

NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
- Put on the gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front bumper.
2. Remove the screws (A).






3. Detach the clips (B), and release the hooks (C), then remove the front grille (D) from the front bumper by pulling it out.
4. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the rear hooks of the grille engage the bumper securely.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.

Front Grille Moldings Replacement

LX, EX models

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

1. Remove the front grille.
2. Separate the front emblem (A) from the front grille molding (B) by removing the push nuts (C).






3. Remove the screws, and remove the front grille molding from the front grille base (D).
4. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal. Replace the push nuts with new ones.