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Remove/install radiator grille - AR88.40-P-4001EW

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MODEL 212 up to model year 2014 

Shown with engine 642 

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Radiator Grille (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Removing/Installing Radiator Grille (2 Of 2)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove engine cover air ducting (3) with engine 642  
2 Remove left and right air intake duct (4)    
3 Unhook engine hood cable (5) from brackets (6, 7)    
4 Release cold air intake bridge (2) at catch hooks (arrows A, B and C) and remove air intake bridge (2).    
5 Unclip radiator grille (1) from catch hooks (arrows D) and slightly pivot toward front out of bumper    
6 Lift bracket (arrows E) on radiator grille (1) out of pins (arrows G) on radiator crossmember bracket (8) IMPORTANT Installation: Ensure that pins (arrows G) are seated correctly in brackets (arrows E) on radiator grille (1).  
7 Unclip left and right pins (arrows F) on radiator grille (1) from bumper and remove radiator grille (1) in direction of arrow.    
8 Install in the reverse order