Front Grille Molding Replacement

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the front grille.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

Remove these items:
- Front grille
- Front "A" emblem:
  - Sedan (see EMBLEM/STICKER REPLACEMENT - SEDAN )
  - Sport Wagon (see EMBLEM/STICKER REPLACEMENT - SPORT WAGON )
Remove the front grille upper molding (A) from the front grille base (B).
- 1. Remove the screws.
- 2. Release the hooks (C) (eight places) and the projections (D) (three places) from the grille base.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Grille Upper Molding, Front Grille Base, Hooks And Projections
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the screws, and pull out the front grille molding A to release the hooks (B) (two places) and the hooks (C) (four places) from the front grille base (D), then remove the molding and the center hood seal (E) from the grill base.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Grille Upper Molding, Front Grille Base, Hooks, Projections And Center Hood Seal
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the moldings in the reverse order of removal, and push the hooks and the projections into place securely.