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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 DTS 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Wipers and Washers 🢒 Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Be sure to follow the service procedure when removing the air inlet grille panel. Failure to follow service procedure may cause damage to the air inlet grille panel or the windshield.

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
  3. Remove the hood seal, rear. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 457411 Size: SH
  4. Remove the push in retainers (2) securing the air inlet grill panels (1) to the vehicle.
  5. Disconnect the washer hose connector.
  6. Push the washer hose grommet into the plenum area.
  7. Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the washer hose and the washer hose grommet through the hole in the plenum area.
  2. Press the washer hose grommet into position and ensure that it is fully seated.

    3. Object Number: 457411 Size: SH
  3. Install the air inlet grille panels (1) to the vehicle.
  4. Connect the washer hose connector.
  5. Install the push in retainers (2) in order to secure the air inlet grille panel (1) to the body.
  6. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
  7. Close the hood.