Grille: Service and Repair

Fascia Grille Replacement

Tool Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle.
3. Using J 38778 remove the push-in retainers from the upper grille.




4. Remove the circle retainers from the ends of the grille.
5. Remove the grille from the front bumper fascia, by pulling forward and up to release the retainers.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the grille lower retainer tabs to the front bumper fascia.
2. Install the lower grille to the front bumper fascia, by pressing down until the tabs are fully seated.
3. Align the grille outer location pins by manipulate the front bumper fascia and pressing in the grille until fully seated.
4. Install the circle retainers to the ends of the grille.




5. Install the push-in retainers to the upper grille.
6. Install the upper radiator air baffle.
7. Close the hood.