Grille Opening Reinforcement: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the grille. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL) .
Remove the front fascia. (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - REMOVAL) .
Disconnect the electrical connectors. See Fig 1.
Disconnect the rubber side flap push pin connectors.
Remove the seven bolts and remove the grille opening reinforcement.
Disconnect the headlamp units electrical connectors.
Remove the headlamp units. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - REMOVAL) .

Fig 1: Grille Opening Reinforcement

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT

2 - BOLTS (3)

3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

5 - BOLTS (3)

6 - BOLT (1)