Removal and installation of facing of a radiator

The radiator cover consists of two parts, upper and lower, each of which can be removed separately. However, both parts are attached to the front bumper from the inside and can only be removed from the dismantled bumper, since access to their attachment points on the bumper installed on the car is completely absent.

You will need: screwdrivers with a flat and cross-shaped blade.

For removal top part facing the radiator, do the following.



1. Remove the front bumper (see Removal and installation of a forward bumper).



2. Remove the self-tapping screws from the nine holders A (orange color) at the top of the cladding and remove the holders. Use a screwdriver to pry out ten latches one by one B at the bottom of the cladding and remove the cladding.


3. Establish the top part of facing of a radiator in an order, the return to removal, alternately inserting its clips into openings of a bumper and pressing facing before snaps into place of clips.

For removal lower part facing the radiator, do the following.

1. Remove the front bumper (see Removal and installation of a forward bumper).



2. Push up the two latches on the energy absorber…

Note. This is how the clamps of the energy-absorbing beam are located.

3.... and, carefully peeling off the bar from the inside of the bumper, disconnect it from the bottom of the radiator lining.




4. Press the fourteen holders of the lower part of the radiator lining alternately with a screwdriver and remove the lower part.

5. Establish the lower part of facing of a radiator in an order, the return to removal, alternately inserting its clips into openings of a bumper and pressing facing before snaps into place of clips.

Note. Before attaching the energy absorber bar, apply any quick-drying waterproof adhesive to the surface of its mating with the bumper.