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Radiator Upper Grille Replacement Base

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the upper fasteners from the front bumper fascia to form enough slack to pull backwards and access the grille. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1214944  Size: SH
  3. Remove the push-in retainers (1) that hold the grille to the fascia.
  4. Disengage the headlamp washer hose from the upper radiator grille tabs.
  5. Disengage the clips from the fascia at the bottom of the grille.
  6. Remove the grille from the fascia.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1214944  Size: SH
  1. Position the grille to the fascia, using the clips as guides to the pilot holes in the fascia.
  2. Install the push-in retainers (1) that hold the grille to the fascia.
  3. Install the headlamp washer hose to the grille tabs.
  4. Position the fascia in place and install the fasteners that were removed. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

Radiator Upper Grille Replacement R1T, R1X


Object Number: 1787153  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the upper radiator grille screen. Refer to Radiator Grille Screen Replacement - Upper .

1

Radiator Upper Grille Plastic Retainer (Qty: 6)

2

Radiator Upper Grille

Tip
Release the lock tabs on the inside of the fascia to release the grille.