Removal And Installation: Removal

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WARNING:

On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the front belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the four screws (1) and the nut (2) attaching the wheelhouse splash shields (3) to the front fascia.

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Disconnect the front fascia wire harness connector (1) on the right side.

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Disconnect the front fascia wire harness connector (1) on the left side.

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Position aside the wheelhouse plash shields and remove the screws (1) attaching the fascia to the fenders.

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Remove the push pins (1) and remove the upper fascia closeout panel (2).

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Remove the upper grille push pin fasteners (1) and the bolts (2) that secure the grille to the radiator support.

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Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, release the rear of the fascia support clip (3).
Carefully pull out and release the fascia attachments (2) from the fender attachment and the headlight brackets (1).

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Separate the upper grille (2) from the headlight tabs (1) by pulling straight ahead gently.

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Position the fascia (2) off the vehicle and disconnect any wire harness connectors as necessary. Remove the fascia (2).

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Disconnect the adjustable grille shutter wire harness connector (1).

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Disconnect the remaining wire harness connectors (1) and remove the wire harness (2).

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Remove the screws (2) and remove the adjustable grille shutter assembly (1).

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Remove the screws (1) and remove the energy absorber (2).

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Separate the clips (2) and remove the upper grille (1).

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Separate the clips (1) and remove the lower grille (2).