Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
3. Remove the rear hood seal from the hem flange on the air inlet grille panel.




4. Remove the screws (1) securing the passenger side air inlet panel (2) to the plenum.
5. Lift the passenger side air inlet grille panel (2) inward in order to disengage the three integral clips from the driver side panel.
6. Remove the air inlet panel from the vehicle.




7. Lift the driver side air inlet grille panel (2) over the wiper arm drive spindle and disengage the air inlet panel from the seven windshield frame and plenum panel clips.
8. Remove the driver side air inlet panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the driver side air inlet grille panel (2) to the vehicle, over the wiper arm drive spindles and secure the integral retainers to the seven windshield frame and plenum panel clips.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the screws (1) to the inner fender flange and tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb in).




3. Position the passenger side air inlet grille panel three integral clips under the driver side air inlet panel.
4. Position to the air inlet grille panel to the plenum.
5. Install the screws (1) in order to secure the air inlet panel to the plenum and tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
6. Install the rear hood seal onto the hem flange of the air inlet grille panel.
7. Apply palm pressure across the seal in order to secure.
8. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
9. Close the hood.