Remove
Open the hood.
Use a prop to attach the hood assembly in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the hood gas strut to the hood mount.
Release the clip that attaches t
Remove
Open the trunk, and support the trunk in the open position.
Release the clip that attaches the lower end of the LH trunk gas strut
to the hinge on the vehicle.
Release the cl
SPECIAL TOOLS
Kit, Badge Removal (1453028-00-A)
Fixture, Front Badge, Model 3 (1134702-00-A)
Remove
Prepare the badge removal tool with approximately 60 centimeters of
monofilament line.
With the hood closed, position the badge removal tool so that the
monofilament line cuts under a corner
Retrofit
Clean the front center surface of the front fascia.
Remove the backing from the long horizontal tape strip on the new front
license plate bracket.
Fold the backing of the vertical tape strips out at a 90 degree angle.
Hold the license plate bracket horizontally and