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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 TrailBlazer - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 742164 Size: SH
  2. Remove the air inlet grille panel retaining nuts.
  3. Remove the air inlet grill panel push-pin retainers.
  4. Disconnect the washer hose.
  5. Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle, by pulling upwards in order to disengage the retaining clips.
  6. Place the air inlet grille panel on a clean, prepared surface.
  7. Remove the rear hood seal from the air inlet grille panel studs.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 742164 Size: SH
  1. Position the rear hood seal to the air inlet grille panel.
  2. Install the rear hood seal to the air inlet grille panel studs.
  3. Position the air inlet grille panel to the vehicle.
  4. Push downward on the air inlet grille panel to seat the retaining clips.
  5. Connect the washer hose.
  6. Install the push-pin retainers.

    7. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  7. Install the air inlet grille retaining nuts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the air inlet grille nuts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  8. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.