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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: 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.


    Object Number: 71296  Size: SH
  1. Open the Hood.
  2. Remove the plenum to hood seal.
  3. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wiper/Washer Systems.

  4. Object Number: 171177  Size: SH
  5. Remove the push-in retainers from the engine edge of the screen.

  6. Object Number: 70096  Size: SH
  7. Slide the screen down and out from under the edge of the windshield.
  8. Disconnect the washer hoses from the bottom side of the screen.
  9. Remove the air inlet screen.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 70096  Size: SH
  1. Position the air inlet screen to the opening.
  2. Install the windshield washer hoses to the under side of the screen.
  3. Install the screen by engaging the screen clips under the edge of the windshield.

  4. Object Number: 171177  Size: SH
  5. Secure the engine side of the screen with the push-in retainers.
  6. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wiper/Washer system.

  7. Object Number: 71296  Size: SH
  8. Install the plenum to hood seal.
  9. Close the hood.