Removal Procedure
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel retaining nuts.
- Remove the air inlet grill panel push-pin retainers.
- Disconnect the washer hose.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle, by pulling upwards in order to disengage the retaining clips.
- Place the air inlet grille panel on a clean, prepared surface.
- Remove the rear hood seal from the air inlet grille panel studs.
Installation Procedure
- Position the rear hood seal to the air inlet grille panel.
- Install the rear hood seal to the air inlet grille panel studs.
- Position the air inlet grille panel to the vehicle.
- Push downward on the air inlet grille panel to seat the retaining clips.
- Connect the washer hose.
- Install the push-pin retainers.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the air inlet grille retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the air inlet grille nuts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.