Grille Replacement DeVille

1. Open the hood (1).
2. Remove the secondary latch rod from the latch.
3. Remove the secondary latch from the grille (7).
4. Remove the bolts (4) that retain the grille support brace (3) to the hood (1).
5. Remove the nuts (5) that retain the grille support brace (3) to the grille (7).
6. Remove the nuts that retain the grille (7) to the hood (1).
7. Remove the grille (7).

1. Install the grille (7).

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.

2. Install the nuts in order to retain the grille to the hood.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts in sequence to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




3. Install the nuts in order to retain the grille support brace to the grille.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts in sequence to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




4. Install the bolts (4) in order to retain the grille support brace (3) to the hood (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

5. Install the secondary latch lever to the grille (7).
6. Install the secondary latch rod to the latch.
7. Close the hood (1).

Grille Replacement Eldorado

1. Open the hood (1).
2. Remove the secondary latch rod from the latch.
3. Remove the secondary latch lever (7) from the grille (6).
4. Remove the bolts (4) that retain the grille support brace (3) to the hood (1).
5. Remove the nuts (5) that retain the grille support brace (3) to the grille (6).
6. Remove the nuts (5) that retain the grille (6) to the hood (1).
7. Remove the grille (6).

1. Install the grille (6).




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.

2. Install the nuts in order to retain the grille to the hood.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts in sequence to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

3. Install the nuts in order to retain the grille support brace to the grille.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts in sequence to 6 N·m (53 lb in).




4. Install the bolts (4) in order to retain the grille support brace (3) to the hood (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

5. Install the secondary latch lever (7) to the grille (6).
6. Install the secondary latch rod to the latch.
7. Close the hood (1).