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Grille Replacement Pontiac

Removal Procedure

  1. Open and support the hood.

  2. Object Number: 314164  Size: SH
  3. Remove the hood latch linkage from the secondary hood latch.

  4. Object Number: 314162  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts from the grille.
  6. Remove the grille from the hood.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 314162  Size: SH
  1. Position the grille center hook into the hood center slot.
  2. Align the grille to the hood.
  3. 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.

  4. Install the bolts to the center of the grille.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 314165  Size: SH
  6. Install the hood latch linkage to the secondary hood latch.
  7. Close the hood.

Grille Replacement Chevrolet

Removal Procedure

  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Remove the front hood seal. Refer to Hood Front Seal Replacement in Body Front End.

  3. Object Number: 314164  Size: SH
  4. Remove the hood latch linkage from the secondary hood latch.

  5. Object Number: 314165  Size: SH
  6. Remove the hood latch linkage from the secondary hood latch.

  7. Object Number: 314158  Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts from the center of the grille.

  9. Object Number: 314162  Size: SH
  10. Remove the grille from the hood.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 314162  Size: SH
  1. Position the grille center hook into the hood center slot.
  2. Align the grille to the hood.

  3. Object Number: 314158  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.

  4. Install the bolts to the center of the grille.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 314163  Size: SH
  6. Install the hood latch linkage to the secondary hood latch.

  7. Object Number: 314164  Size: SH
  8. Install the hood latch linkage to the secondary hood latch.

  9. Object Number: 314165  Size: SH
  10. Install the hood latch linkage to the secondary hood latch.
  11. Install the front hood seal. Refer to Hood Front Seal Replacement in Body Front End.
  12. Close the hood.