Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the hood.
2. Remove the bolt from the right and the left vent grille end panels.




3. Lift up on the right and the left vent grille end panels to release the retaining clips.
4. Remove the right and the left vent grille end panels.




5. Remove the screws that secure the center vent grille panel to the cowl.
6. Remove the push-pin retainers that secure the center vent grille panel to the cowl.




7. Remove the center vent grille panel from the cowl.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the center vent grille panel to the vehicle.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the screws that secure the center vent grille panel to the cowl.

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

3. Install the push-pin retainers securing the center vent grille panel to the cowl.




4. Install the right and the left vent grille end panels to the cowl.

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

5. Install the screws securing the securing the right and the left vent grille ends to the cowl.
6. Install the windshield wiper arms.