Front Grille

FRONT GRILLE


Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Apply protection tape around outer circumference of front grille (bumper fascia side).

REMOVAL
1. Fully open hood assembly.
2. Remove air duct (inlet).
- VQ35HR: Refer to Exploded View.
- VK45DE: Refer to Exploded View.
3. Remove plastic clip from upper surface of the front grille.
4. Remove plastic clip from front bumper upper side (convex part).
5. Pull front grille front-ward. Disengage upper side plastic clip joint from back of front grille using pliers. (Figure to illustration A.)
6. Pull front grille out toward vehicle front. (Figure to illustration B.)

NOTE:
Plastic clips of front grille lower are engaged strongly. Strong power is necessary to disengage them. (When it is not easy to disengage them, disengage the joint of lower side clip using a screwdriver while pulling the front grille front-ward.)

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.