Grille Replacement Pontiac

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement .



3. Remove the park/turn signal bulb by depressing the lock tab and rotating the socket counterclockwise.



4. Remove the bolt that retains the lamp bracket to the upper tie bar.
5. Remove the screw that retains the grille assembly to the fascia.
6. Remove the lamp housing with the grille assembly from the vehicle.



7. Drill out the rivet from the grille to the park/turn lamp assembly.
8. Remove the screws that retain the grill to the lamp assembly.

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.

1. Install the screws that retain the grille assembly to the park/turn lamp.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




2. Install the rivet that secures the grill to the lamp assembly.



3. Position the lamp assembly with the grille to the vehicle.
4. Install the grill screw to the grill.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

5. Install the bolt that retains the lamp bracket to the upper tie bar.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).




6. Install the park/turn signal bulb by rotating the socket clockwise until the locking tab locks.
7. Install the hood close out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement .
8. Close the hood.