Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Upper Front Grille Replacement




Upper Front Grille Replacement

'07-09 models

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bumper or the grille.

1. Remove the front bumper Front Bumper.

2. Remove the clips from the back of the front grille, and release the hooks (A), then release the hooks (B), and remove the upper front grille (C) from the lower front grille (D).






3. Remove the screws, then release the hooks (A) and remove the upper front grille molding (B), the right upper front grille spacer (C), the left upper front grille spacer (D), and the front emblem base (E) from the upper front grille base (F).





4. If emblem replacement is necessary, refer to emblem/sticker replacement Service and Repair.

5. Install the grille 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.

'10-11 models

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the bumper or the grille.

1. Remove the front bumper Front Bumper.

2. Remove the clips from the back of the front grille, and release the hooks (A), then release the hooks (B), and remove the upper front grille (C) from the lower front grille (D).






3. Remove the screws, then remove the right upper front grille molding (A), the left upper front grille molding (B), the right upper front grille spacer (C), the left upper front grille spacer (D), the emblem base (E), the emblem cover (F), the middle grille molding (G), and the middle grille spacer (H) from the upper front grille base (I).





4. If emblem replacement is necessary, refer to emblem/sticker replacement Service and Repair.

5. Install the grille 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.