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Disassembly





EXTERIOR: RADIATOR GRILLE: DISASSEMBLY

HINT
When removing the emblem, heat the radiator grille and emblem using a heat light.

Standard:





NOTICE:
Do not heat the radiator grille or emblem excessively.

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the double-sided tape, detach the 9 clips using a clip remover and remove the radiator grille protector.





2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (OR FRONT PANEL) EMBLEM (w/o Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

(a) Put protective tape around the radiator grille (or front panel) emblem.

(b) Insert a piano wire between the radiator grille and radiator grille (or front panel) emblem.

NOTICE:
Be careful of the boss positions.

(c) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to the piano wire ends.

(d) Pull the piano wire and scrape off the double-sided tape that holds the emblem to the radiator grille.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(e) Remove the radiator grille (or front panel) emblem.





3. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM BASE (w/o Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

(a) Remove the 2 spring nuts.

(b) Detach the claw and remove the radiator grille emblem base.





4. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE (OR FRONT PANEL) EMBLEM (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System)

(a) Remove the 2 spring nuts.

(b) Detach the claw and remove the radiator grille (or front panel) emblem.