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Front Grille Cover Replacement

Exterior Trim

Front Grille Cover Replacement

2-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille and the body.

1. Remove the front grille cover (A).
1. Remove the clips (B, C).
2. Pass both hood edge cushions (D) through the holes in the cover by pulling the rear edge of the cover up, and slide the entire cover rearward to release the front edge of it from under the front grille (E).
3. Pass the hood latch knob (F) through the hole in the cover.

NOTE: To remove the clips, pry the inner clip up at the edge near the line (G) on its head.






2. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.

4-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille and the body.

1. Remove the front grille cover (A).
1. Remove the clips (B, C).
2. Detach the hooks (D) from both front fender trim (E).
3. Pass both hood edge cushions (F) through the holes in the cover by pulling the rear edge of the cover up, and slide the entire cover rearward to release it from the groove (G) of the front grille (H).
4. Pass the hood latch knob (I) through the hole in the cover.






2. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.