Insufficient Front Fascia and Grille Gap/Clearance when Closing Hood (Remove Foam Spacer)

Some customers may comment that the gap/clearance between the front fascia and the radiator grille may not be sufficient to prevent damage to these components when closing the hood.

Important: This condition may be noticed during New Vehicle Inspection.

The reduced gap/clearance may be due to the white foam insulator strip.

Vehicles built before the above listed breakpoint have a self-sticking white foam insulator strip attached to the underside of the front bumper fascia just forward of the four upper push-in retainers.

Remove the white foam insulator strip from the front fascia.

Important: For customer satisfaction, prior to the delivery of a vehicle to a customer, check for the above condition and complete the following procedure:

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the four upper push-in retainers (1) that secure the front bumper fascia (2) to the front bumper impact bar.
3. Carefully lift up the fascia and remove the self-sticking white foam insulator strip (3).
4. Install the four upper push-in retainers (1) that secure the front bumper fascia (2) to the front bumper impact bar.
5. Close the hood.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: