SECTION 1C – RADIATOR GRILLE

IMPORTANT

Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section

00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.

1. GENERAL DESCRI PTI O N

Excluding S and SS Models, VX Series Models have an integrated grille / bum per bar as sem bly with a plastic grille

insert.

VX Ser ies S and SS Models have an integrated grille / bumper bar ass em bly with the grille being a m oulded par t of

the facia assembly.

2. SERVICE OPERATIONS

2.1 RADIATOR GRILLE INSERT

EXECUTIVE & ACCLAIM

REMOVE

1. Raise the engine hood.

2. Remove the four screws (1) securing the grille

inserts (2) to the top of the bumper facia

assembly and lift the grille inserts out and up.

REINSTALL

Reinstallation of the radiator grille is the reverse of

the removal procedure, noting the following:

1. Ensure the retaining lugs on the lower edge of

the grille ins ert are loc ated in their mating holes

in the bumper facia assembly (3).

2. Tighten the retaining screws to the correct

torque specification.

GRILLE INSERT RETAINING SCREW

TORQUE SPECIFICATION 0.2 – 0.4 Nm

Figure 1C-1

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REMOVE

1. Raise the engine hood.

2. Remove the three s c rews ( 1) s ec ur ing the grille

insert (2) to the front panel assembly and slide

the grille insert forward to disengage the lower

retaining / locating legs.

REINSTALL

Reinstallation of the radiator grille insert is the

reverse of the removal procedure, noting the

following:

1. Ensure the three retaining / locating legs are

correctly seated into the bumper facia slots (3).

2. Tighten the retaining screws to the correct

torque specification.

GRILLE INSERT RETAINING SCREW

TORQUE SPECIFICATION 0.25 – 0.4 Nm

Figure 1C-2