Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

2015 Buick Regal Base, 2.0L Eng VIN X, AWDSECTION Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
Fig 1: Air Inlet Grille Panel & Retainers
GM2202210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
1 Push-Pin Retainer (Qty:4)
TIP:  Lift the center of the push pin, then remove the lower portion from the grille panel.
2 Air Inlet Grille Panel

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the hood rear weather-strip from the air inlet panel flange.
  2. Lift the front edge of the air inlet panel upward off the plenum edge far enough to clear the wiper motor pivot shafts.
  3. Disengage the washer hose from the bottom edge of the panel.
  4. Starting at the rear corner of the air inlet grille, lift the grille from the windshield trim and release across to the other side before pulling the air inlet grille forward.
  5. Pull the grille forward to disengage the rear edge of the grille panel from the bottom of the windshield edge.
  6. Pull the air inlet grille panel from around both hood hinges.
  7. Angle the air inlet grille to clear the hood strut assembly.
  8. Transfer the windshield washer nozzles. Refer to Windshield Washer Nozzle Replacement .
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.