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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 363898  Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the hood rear seal. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement .
  3. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  4. Remove the windshield washer hose from the air inlet grille.

  5. Object Number: 1257441  Size: SH
  6. the push-in retainers (1) from the air inlet grille.
  7. Use the J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers (2) from the sides of the air inlet grille.
  8. Remove the air inlet grille (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the air inlet grille (3) to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1257441  Size: SH
  3. Install the push-in retainers (2) to the sides of the air inlet grille.
  4. Install the push-in retainers (1) to the air inlet grille.

  5. Object Number: 363898  Size: SH
  6. Install the windshield washer hose to the air inlet grille.
  7. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  8. Install the hood rear seal. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement .
  9. Close the hood.