Front Grille Replacement

Front Grille Replacement

Grille Replacement

NOTE:

- Take care not to scratch the front bumper.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove the front bumper Service and Repair.

2. Detach the clips and release the rib (A), then remove the grille (B) from the front bumper (C).

NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (D).






3. 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.

Molding Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille.

1. Remove the grille.

2. For some models: From behind the grille, remove the TORX screws, and release the projections (A), then remove the front grille radar cover (B) from the front grille base (C).






3. From behind the grille, remove the TORX screws, then remove the front grille emblem base (A) from the front grille base (B).






4. If necessary, remove the screw, and release the hooks (A), then remove the emblem back plate (B) from the front grille emblem base (C).






5. Remove the TORX screws, and release the front grille molding (A) from the projection (B), then remove the molding from the front grille base (C).






6. If necessary, remove the TORX screws, and release the hooks (A), then remove the right front grille trim (B) and the left front grille trim (C) from the front grille base (D).






7. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal.