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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Wipers and Washers 🢒 Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1212303 Size: SH
  2. Disconnect the washer hose from the washer solvent container hose.
  3. Disconnect the washer hose retainer from the body.
  4. Remove the push-pin fasteners from the air inlet grille panel.
  5. Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 1212307 Size: SH
  6. If you are replacing the grille panel, perform the following procedures:
    7. • Remove the plenum-to-hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Plenum to Hood .
    • Remove the windshield washer hose. Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1212307 Size: SH
  1. If you are replacing the grill panel, perform the following procedures:
    2. • Install the plenum-to-hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Plenum to Hood .
    • Install new right and left hood rear side seals. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement .
    • Install the windshield washer hose. Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement .

    Object Number: 1212303 Size: SH
  2. Position the air inlet grille panel to the vehicle. Ensure that the lace molding is laying properly on the lower edge of the windshield.
  3. Install the push-pin fasteners to the air inlet grille panel.
  4. Connect the windshield washer hose to the washer solvent hose.
  5. Connect the washer hose retainer to the body.
  6. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .