Remove front ornamental grille
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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint 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 NUMBER PLATE BASEPLATE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE .
- Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
- 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 .
NOTE:
The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Unlock the detents (1) and feed out the ultrasonic sensors (2) from the front ornamental grille.
The ultrasonic sensors (2) remain connected to the wiring harness.
- Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
- Release wiring harness (4) from the holders.
- Loosen and remove the radiator grille (1) on the detents (arrows).