Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

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Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove both wiper arm assemblies. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement. Remove both outer hood rear seals. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement.
1	Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (Qty:?€‰4) Procedure Release and remove the retainers from the air inlet grille panel.
2	Air Inlet Panel Screw Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Remove the screw cover from the air inlet grille panel. Remove the air inlet grille panel screw. Tighten 2.5?€‰Y (22?€‰lb?€‰in)
3	Air Inlet Grille Panel Procedure Lift the front edge of the grille panel off the front edge of the dash upper extension panel opening cover. Slide the grille panel forward from both hood hinges. Remove the grille panel from the vehicle. Remove the hood rear weather-strip. Refer to Hood Rear Weatherstrip Replacement.

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Number/Description BO-49385 BO-6626 KM-6626 S0201912 Wiper Arm Puller ...

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