Front Grille Replacement
Front Grille ReplacementGrille Replacement ('07 Model)
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.
1. Remove the front grille cover.
2. Remove the front grille (A).
1. Remove the clips.
2. Release the hooks (B) of the grill from the front bumper (C).
3. Pull the grille away to release it from the groove (D) of the bumper.
3. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
4. Reinstall the front grille cover.
Molding Replacement ('07 Model)
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille.
1. Remove the front grille.
2. Release the hooks (A), then remove the front grille molding (B), the front grille upper moldings (C), and the front grille lower molding (D) from the front grille base (E).
3. Install the moldings in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.
4. Reinstall the front grille.
Grille and Molding Replacement ('08 Model)
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.
1. Remove these items:
- Front grille cover
- Front bumper
2. Remove the screws, then remove the front grille molding (A).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the front "H" emblem base (A).
4. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (A), then remove the grille (B) from the front bumper (C).
