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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tool Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 457537  Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  3. Using J 38778 remove the push-in retainers from the upper grille.

  4. Object Number: 457544  Size: SH
  5. Remove the circle retainers from the ends of the grille.
  6. Pull forward and up to release the grille retainers. Remove the grille from the front bumper fascia.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 457544  Size: SH
  1. Align the lower retainer tabs of the grille to the front bumper fascia.
  2. Install the lower grille to the front bumper fascia by pressing down until the tabs are fully seated.
  3. Align the outer location pins by manipulating the front bumper fascia and pressing in the grille until fully seated.
  4. Install the circle retainers to the ends of the grille.

  5. Object Number: 457537  Size: SH
  6. Install the push-in retainers to the upper grille.
  7. Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
  8. Close the hood.