Removing the center ornamental grille

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .

Detach the wiring harness (1) from the center ornamental grille.

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Release and remove the center ornamental grille (1) from all detents (arrows).

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