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Grille Guard/Brush Guard Replacement Base

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 824708  Size: SH
  1. Remove the lower grille. Refer to Lower Grille Replacement .
  2. Remove the bolt from the pencil brace at the hood support, if equipped.
  3. Remove the bolts retaining the brush guard to the vehicle.
  4. Remove the brush guard from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 824708  Size: SH
  1. Install the brush guard to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts retaining the brush guard to the vehicle.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the bolt to the pencil brace at the hood support, if equipped.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Install the lower grille. Refer to Lower Grille Replacement .

Grille Guard/Brush Guard Replacement WS2, V3M


Object Number: 1676242  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.

Preliminary Procedure

Open the hood in order to access the lower grille retainers.

1

Lower Grille

Tip
Apply outward pressure to the inner grille surface in order to release the inner retaining clips.

2

Pencil Brace Bolts (Qty: 2)

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13.3 lb ft)

3

Grille/Brush Guard Bolts (Qty: 4)

Tighten
Tighten the mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

4

Grille/Brush Guard

Tip
Use an assistant when installing the grille/brush guard.