Grille: Service and Repair

Front Grille Replacement

NOTE:

- When removing components, use the trim tools or equivalent.
- Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.

1. Remove the front bumper Service and Repair.

2. Remove the screws and the clips. Then remove the front grille (A) from the front bumper (B) by pulling it out.

NOTE: If you are only removing the front grille, go to step 5. If you are doing further disassembly, proceed to step 3.






Disassembly

3. Remove the screws and the clips, then remove the front emblem (A), the front grille upper molding (B), the emblem base (C), and the front grille lower molding (D) from the front grille base (E).






4. Remove the screws (A), then remove the right bracket (B), the center bracket (C), and the left bracket (D) from the front grille lower molding (E). Detach the clips (F, G), then remove the seal (H).





5. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.