Rainier AWD L6-4.2L VIN S (2005)
outlined in this bulletin will assist technicians in the replacement of the revised AIP seal.
Remove the original rear hood (AIP) seal to the air inlet grille panel staked studs. Refer to the above illustration (1).
DO NOT remove the air inlet grille panel from vehicle, Illustration purpose Only.
Cut three or four slits through the original rear hood (AIP) seal to the air inlet grille panel plastic staked studs. Carefully remove the rear hood (AIP) seal
from the staked plastic studs. Do Not cut off the top or staked portion of the plastic studs holding the rear hood (AIP) seal to the air inlet grille panel. If
removed, the air inlet grille panel will have to be replaced. Refer to the above illustration (1).
DO NOT remove the air inlet grille panel from vehicle, Illustration purpose Only.
Seal removed without any damage to the air inlet grille panel plastic staked studs. Refer to the above illustration (1). Remove any dirt or debris from the
