M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
Grille: Service and Repair
FRONT GRILLE
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Apply protection tape around outer circumference of front grille (bumper fascia side).
REMOVAL
1. Fully open hood assembly.
2. Remove air duct (inlet).
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VQ35DE:
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VK45DE:
3. Remove plastic clip from upper surface of the front grille.
4. Remove plastic clip from front bumper upper side (convex part).
5. Pull front grille frontward. Disengage upper side plastic clip joint from back of front grille using pliers. (Figure to illustration A.)
6. Pull front grille out toward vehicle front. (Figure to illustration B.)
NOTE: Plastic clips of front grille lower are engaged strongly. Strong power is necessary to disengage them. (When it is not easy to disengage
them, disengage the joint of lower side clip using a screwdriver while pulling the front grille frontward.)
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.