Lower Front Bumper Grille Replacement

Special Tools Required 

KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014*

*Available through the Acura Tool and Equipment Program; call 888-424-6857

1. Remove the front bumper fog light covers from both sides (see FRONT BUMPER FOG LIGHT COVER REPLACEMENT  ).
2. Remove the bolts securing the induction plate A.
   Fig 1: Induction Plate And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications

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3. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (B), then remove the induction plate A.
   NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (C).
   Fig 2: Identifying Induction Plate, Hooks And Notch

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4. Remove the screw and clips, and release the hooks (A), then remove the lower side grille assembly (B).
   NOTE:

   • To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (C).
   • The left side is shown; the right side is similar.
     Fig 3: Identifying Lower Side Grille Assembly, Notch And Hooks

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5. Detach the clips, and release the hooks (A) (12 places), then remove the lower front bumper grille (B) and the induction center plate (C) as an assembly from the front bumper (D).
   NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (E).
   Fig 4: Identifying Lower Front Bumper Grille, Hooks, Induction Center Plate And Front Bumper

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6. Remove the screws, and release the hooks (A) (four places), then remove the induction center plate (B) from the lower front bumper grille (C).
   Fig 5: Identifying Induction Center Plate, Front Bumper Grille And Hooks

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7. Install the grille in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   • If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
   • Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.