Removing
Release models prior to September 2002
1. Open and support the hood.
2. Remove the direction indicators as described in chapter 12.
3. Release the outer plastic trim fastening clips under the direction indicators on each side.
4. Pull the trim panel outward to release the tab under the headlight, and then slide the trim panel away from the center of the vehicle to remove (pic. 25.4).
Pic. 25.4. Pull the trim panel outward to release the tab under the headlight, then push the trim away from the center of the car to remove it (early models)
5. Remove two mounting screws on each side (pic. 25.5).
Pic. 25.5. Remove two screws (marked with arrows) on each side (early models)
6. Lift the grille over the adjustable hood stops and pull sharply to release the center mounting tabs (pic. 25.6, a, b). Remove the grille from the car.
Pic. 25.6, a. Remove the grill above the adjustable hood stops...
Pic. 25.6, b....and pull it sharply to release the center mounting tabs (marked with arrows) (early models)
Release models after September 2002
7. Remove the four screws securing the grille along its top edge (pic. 25.7).
Pic. 25.7. Remove four screws (marked with arrows) along the top edge of the lattice
8. Lift the grille to release the center mounting tab and pins on each side (pic. 25.8, a, b). Remove the grille from the car.
Pic. 25.8, a. Lift the grille to release the center mounting lug (marked with an arrow)...
Pic. 25.8, b....and ledges (one of them is marked with an arrow) on each side
Installation
9. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.