Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement) .




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. If you are replacing the grille panel, perform the following procedures:

* Remove the plenum-to-hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Plenum to Hood (Service and Repair) .
* Remove the windshield washer hose. Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement (Windshield Washer Hose Replacement) .




Installation Procedure





1. If you are replacing the grill panel, perform the following procedures:

* Install the plenum-to-hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Plenum to Hood (Service and Repair) .
* Install new right and left hood rear side seals. Refer to Hood Rear Outer Seal Replacement (Service and Repair) .
* Install the windshield washer hose. Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement (Windshield Washer Hose Replacement) .





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 (Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement) .