Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension Replacement

Fig 1: Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Open and support the hood.
1	Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension Procedure The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength. Use a heat gun or equivalent to remove the air inlet grille panel extension. Use a plastic flat bladed tool to assist in removal. Grasp the air inlet grille panel extension and disengage the retainers from the top edge of the fender and the end of the air inlet grille panel. Clean any remaining residue with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water. Wipe surface dry with a clean lint-free towel. When removing protective liners from the two sided foam tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion. Using the palm of the hand, apply equal pressure to the air inlet grille panel extension to ensure full adhesion is made.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the hood.

Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension

Procedure

The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to develop sufficient bond strength.
Use a heat gun or equivalent to remove the air inlet grille panel extension. Use a plastic flat bladed tool to assist in removal.
Grasp the air inlet grille panel extension and disengage the retainers from the top edge of the fender and the end of the air inlet grille panel.
Clean any remaining residue with a 50/50 mixture by volume of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water. Wipe surface dry with a clean lint-free towel.
When removing protective liners from the two sided foam tape, be careful not to touch tape with hands and do not allow tape to come in contact with dirt or any foreign matter prior to adhesion.
Using the palm of the hand, apply equal pressure to the air inlet grille panel extension to ensure full adhesion is made.