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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Remove the front bumper cover.

    (Refer to Front Bumper - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")

  2. Remove the mounting clip (A) and then remove the front bumper energy absorber (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Mounting Clips And Front Bumper Energy Absorber
    G11988291Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  3. Remove the pantoscopic camera.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Pantoscopic Camera")

  4. Loosen the radiator grill mounting screws.
  5. Unlock the lock pins by pushing it up with a screwdriver or remover and then remove the radiator grill (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Grill
    G11988292Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Replace any damaged clips.