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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Blazer - 4WD - RHD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the hood.

    2. Object Number: 353874 Size: SH
  2. Remove the right and the left vent grille end panels.
  3. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.

    4. Object Number: 353870 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws and the retainers that secure the center vent grille panel to the cowl.

    5. Object Number: 353878 Size: SH
  5. Remove the center vent grille panel from the cowl.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 353878 Size: SH
  1. Install the center vent grille panel to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 353870 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the screws and the retainers that secure the center vent grille panel to the cowl.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 353874 Size: SH
  3. Install the right and the left vent grille end panels to the cowl.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  4. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.