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




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



Installation Procedure

1. Install the air inlet grille.




2. Install the push-in retainers to the air inlet grille.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the screw to the air inlet grille.

Tighten the air inlet grille screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





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.