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Installation Procedure
2010 Saturn Vue XE, 2.4 1SECTION Installation Procedure
- Position the driver side air inlet grille panel (2) to the plenum area.
- Secure the windshield washer hose to the bottom side of the air inlet grille panel.
- Install the driver side air inlet grille panel (2) to the vehicle.
- Position the panel behind the hood hinge and over the wiper transmission pivot shafts.
- Connect the windshield washer hose (1) to the windshield washer nozzle.
- Align the holes in the air inlet grille to the holes in the plenum.
- Install the retainers (1), push the centers of the retainers inward to secure.
- Position the passenger side air inlet grille panel (2) to the plenum area.
- Secure the windshield washer hose to the plenum and to the washer nozzle (1).
- Position the panel around the hood hinge and ensure the tabs on the backside of the panel are located under the bottom edge of the windshield.
- Align the holes in the air inlet grille panel to the holes in the upper plenum.
- Install the 5 retainers.
- Push the center of the retainers inward to secure.
- Apply the hood rear corner seal assembly to the air inlet panel, apply adhesive if needed to secure.
- Secure the 9 retaining clips inside the sealing strip to the air inlet grille panel.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.