Installing center ornamental grille

Replacement: Remounting the lid 

• Release and remove the lid (1)  from the detents (2)  .

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• Fit the lid (1)  and clip it into the detents (2)  of the new part.

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Check 

• Check all detents (arrows) on the bumper cover (1)  for damage.

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Result 

» The detents are damaged.

Measure 

• Replace the bumper cover.

• Fit the center ornamental grille (1)  .
• Clip in the center ornamental grille (1)  in all detents (arrows).

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• Position the wiring harness (1)  and hook it into the center ornamental grille.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FOG LIGHT BRACKET ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE BUMPER BRACKET ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALL BUMPER COVER, FRONT .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
• Refer to INSTALL CENTER RADIATOR GRILLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .