Hood Grille: Installation

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Replace the four clips with new ones.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip
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Engage the four clips of hood grille to front hood panel.
CAUTION: Make sure that the anchor portion of each clip is firmly engaged.

Fig 2: Locating Bolts
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Install the five nuts.
Tightening torque: 4.5 N.m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.32 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Bolts
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Catch the two hooks (A) of hood duct to hood holes.

Fig 4: Identifying Hood Duct Hole
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Install the hood duct with clip (A) and seven bolts.

Fig 5: Locating Clip & Seven Bolts
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Install the hood insulator with new clips.