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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Air Inlet Grille Panel
    GM1877641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Remove both wiper arm assemblies. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Disengage the hood rear corner seal assembly from the fender flange.
  4. IMPORTANT: The passenger side air inlet grille panel must be removed first then the driver side can be removed.
  5. Release and remove the 5 retainers (1) securing the air inlet grille panel to the upper plenum.
  6. Fig 2: Washer Nozzle
    GM1877642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Lift the inside edge of the air inlet grille panel (2) and swing the panel inward, releasing the tabs from the lower windshield edge.
  8. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the washer nozzle (1).
  9. Disconnect the washer hose from the bottom side of the air inlet grille panel.
  10. Remove the passenger side air inlet grille panel from the vehicle.
  11. Fig 3: View Of Retainers
    GM1877643Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Release the 3 retainers (1) from the driver side of the vehicle.
  13. Fig 4: Driver Side Air Inlet Grille Panel
    GM1877645Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Lift the inside edge of the air inlet grille panel over the 2 wiper transmission pivot shafts and disconnect the washer hose from the washer nozzle.
  15. Disconnect the windshield washer hose (1) from the bottom side of the air inlet grille panel.
  16. Remove the driver side air inlet grille panel (2) from the vehicle.
  17. Ensure the air inlet grille panel side seals are secure to the grille panel.