Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure





1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield washer hose from the air inlet grille.
3. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.




4. Remove the push-in retainers from the air inlet grille, using the J 38778 .
5. Remove the large plastic screws from the air inlet grille.
6. Remove the air inlet grille from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the air inlet grille to the vehicle.
2. Install the push-in retainers to the air inlet grille.
3. Install the large plastic screws to the air inlet grille.




4. Install the windshield washer hose to the air inlet grille.
5. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
6. Close the hood.