Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Grille Replacement




Front Grille Replacement

Special Tools Required
- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

Grille Replacement - 2-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front bumper.

1. Remove the front bumper. Service and Repair

2. Remove the front grille (A).
-1 Remove the clips.
-2 Detach both hooks (B) on the grille from the front bumper (C), and release the ribs (D) on the grille from the groove (E) of the bumper by pulling out the grille.

3. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.





Grille Replacement - 4-door

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

1. Remove the front grille cover. Front Grille Cover Replacement (4-Door)

2. Remove the front grille (A).
-1 Remove the clips.
-2 Detach both hooks (B) on the grille from the front bumper (C), and release the ribs (D) on the grille from the groove (E) of the bumper by pulling out the grille.

3. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.





Molding Replacement - 2-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille.

1. Remove the front grille.

2. From behind the grille, remove the screws, and pry up the two hooks (A) by using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, then remove the front grille molding (B) from the front grille base (C).

3. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.






Molding Replacement - 4-door

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the front grille.

1. Remove the front grille.

2. From behind the grille, remove the screw, and pry up the hooks (22 places) (A) by using a flat-tip screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, then remove the front grille molding (B) from the front grille base (C).

3. Install the molding in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks into place securely.