Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

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 hood rear seal. Refer toSeal Replacement - Hood Rear .
3. Remove the wiper arms. Refer toWiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
4. Remove the windshield washer hose from the air inlet grille.




5. the push-in retainers (1) from the air inlet grille.
6. Use theJ 38778 to remove the push-in retainers (2) from the sides of the air inlet grille.
7. Remove the air inlet grille (3) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the air inlet grille (3) to the vehicle.




2. Install the push-in retainers (2) to the sides of the air inlet grille.
3. Install the push-in retainers (1) to the air inlet grille.




4. Install the windshield washer hose to the air inlet grille.
5. Install the wiper arms. Refer toWiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
6. Install the hood rear seal. Refer toSeal Replacement - Hood Rear .
7. Close the hood.