Access Cover: Service and Repair

Engine Compartment Cover Replacement

NOTE:

- Take care not to scratch the front grille or the body.
- Some early-production '09 models (about the first 2,300 vehicles) have different engine compartment covers. If you replace an engine compartment cover (except the strut brace cover) on an early-production vehicle, order a kit with updated covers. Refer to the parts catalog for the latest information.

1. Remove the left engine compartment cover (A).

1. Detach the clips and release the hook (B).

2. Slide the cover to release the sleeve (C) from the front bulkhead cover (D).

For some early-production models: Release the hook (E) before removing the cover.





2. Remove the right engine compartment cover (A).

1. Detach the clips and release the hook (B).

2. Slide the cover to release the sleeve (C) from the front bulkhead cover (D).

For some early-production models: Release the hook (E) before removing the cover.





3. Detach the clips, and release the projection (A), then remove the front bulkhead cover (B).






4. Detach the clip, and release the hook (A), then remove the strut brace cover (B).





5. Install the covers in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.