SHROUD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Front crossmember extension (See FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Seal plate (See SEAL PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front bumper reinforcement (See FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Bumper stiffener lower (See. BUMPER STIFFENER LOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(7)  Bonnet latch. (See BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

3.  Rotate the bonnet stay in the direction of the arrow (1),(2), then remove the bonnet stay in the direction of the arrow (3).

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4.  Remove the bonnet stay from the shroud panel, wrap the bonnet stay with protective tape, and install it to the shroud side member to support the bonnet.

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5.  Remove the bolts.

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6.  Remove the upper mount rubber bracket in the direction of the arrow (1), then remove the upper mount rubber in the direction of the arrow (2) (See Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note).

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7.  Pull the shroud panel in the direction of arrow (3) in the figure, and remove it in the direction of arrow (4).

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Caution

•  Support the lower surface of the radiator with a floor jack to prevent the radiator from falling off after the shroud panel is removed.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Upper Mount Rubber Bracket Removal Note

1.  Remove the upper mount rubber bracket while pressing down the upper mount rubber bracket tab in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

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