Pic. 11.2. Front radiator grille and trim panels: 1. Radiator grille; 2. Bracket; 3. Bracket; 4. Sticky pad; 5. Screw; 6. Union nut; 7. Center section trim panel - on early models; 8. Suspension; 9. Screw; 10. Overlay; 11. Screw; 12. Trim panel right side; 13. Trim panel left side; 14. Rubber cushion; 15. Rubber cushion; 16. Trim panel - on later models; 17. Suspension; 18. Overlay; 19. Nut; 20. Suspension; 21. Bracket; 22. Fastening; 23. Lower grille on the right side - on early models; 24. Left side lower grille - on early models; 25. Bolt; 26. Screw; 27. Union nut; 28. Union nut
1. Where equipped, remove the headlight wiper holders.
2. The grille is reinforced with a number of special brackets, one in each corner and one (or two) in the center. Remove the front-accessible staples by turning them 45 degrees with a screwdriver (see fig. 11.3).
Pic. 11.3. Removing the Grille Bracket
10.2A. The grille mounting brackets must be removed from the front...
10.2V....or behind
3. When assembling, it may be easier to place the brackets on the grille first, then install the grille on the body (see photo).
10.3. Do not use excessive force to install the radiator grille with brackets
4. The grille, consisting of two parts, is attached to the front panel (on some models before May 1988) bolts, one in the center and one at the edges.
5. Before removing the trim panel located between the grille, headlight and front bumper, remove the grille first, then proceed as follows.
6. On vehicles manufactured before May 1988, remove two screws, one from each edge of the panel and from the center of the section, and remove it. The two outer sections are now secured only with double-sided tape at their top and bottom ends.
7. On vehicles manufactured after May 1988, remove the three hex screws securing the panel to the center and to the headlights. Then pull each edge forward from the fender panel O-ring (see photo).
10.7A. To remove the grille trim panel, remove the screws (one shown)...
10.7V....and remove the panel ends from the wing seals (only on later models)
8. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.