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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the headlamp and park lamp assemblies. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
  2. Remove the radiator grille. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  3. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to BUMPERS .
  4. Remove the 5 grille panel deflector pin-type retainers.
  5. Remove the grille panel deflector.
  6. Remove the 4 grille opening panel bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  7. Remove the grille opening panel center bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  8. Release wiring harness pin-type retainers.
  9. Remove the grille opening panel.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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