Grille: Service and Repair

GRILLE

REMOVAL

1. Release hood latch, open and support hood on prop rod.
2. Remove the fascia. Refer to Front Bumper.

Fig. 6:

3. Remove the nut and remove the emblem. (Fig. 6)
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the grille clips and remove the grille.
5. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the grille surround clips and remove the grille surrounds.

IMPORT

1. Release hood latch, open and support hood on prop rod.

Fig. 7:

2. Remove screws attaching grille to fascia (Fig. 7).
3. Pull grille away from fascia, reach between grille and fascia with pliers and compress lower grille clips.
4. Pull grille away from fascia and remove grille from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the grille and install the grille surrounds (Fig. 6).
2. Seat the all the retaining clips fully.
3. Install the emblem and install the nut.
4. Install the fascia.

IMPORT

1. Align lower grille clips and center grille tab into fascia slots (Fig. 7).
2. Push lower grille forward until lower clips are seated into fascia slots. A click should be heard when clips are totally engaged into fascia slots.
3. Seat top of grille to fascia and install screws attaching grille to fascia.