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Front Grille Replacement




Front Grille Replacement

Grille Replacement

NOTE:

- Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove the front bumper Service and Repair.

2. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (A) (eight places), then remove the grille (B) from the front bumper (C).

NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (D).






3. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.

Molding Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the grille.

1. Remove the grille.

2. Remove the screws, then remove the front grille upper molding (A).






3. Remove the screws, and release the hooks (A) (10 places), (B) (26 places), then remove the front grille center molding (C) and the front grille edge molding (D).






4. Install the moldings in the reverse order of removal.