Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement

Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement









Removal and Installation

1. Remove the radiator lower air deflector. For addition information, refer to Air Deflector- Lower, Radiator Service and Repair.

2. Drain the cooling system.

3. Remove both headlamp assemblies.
1. Remove the 3 headlamp assembly bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

2. Disconnect and remove both headlamp assemblies.


4. Disconnect the hood release cable at the hood latch and position aside.

5. Release the degas bottle hose from the upper right side of the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement.

6. Recover the refrigerant.

7. Remove the A/C condenser inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect both lines.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).


8. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector and disconnect the wiring harness from the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement.

9. If equipped, remove the 2 scrivets and both side radiator air deflectors.

10. Remove the air cleaner housing-to-radiator grille opening panel reinforcement retainer.





11. Remove the 4 front bumper-to-radiator grille opening panel reinforcement bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).


12. Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement support-to-front bumper bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).


13. Remove the 2 radiator grille opening panel reinforcement upper bolts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).


14. Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement.

15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Transfer parts as necessary.