Engine Compartment Cover Replacement

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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

Remove the left engine compartment cover (A)
1. -1 Detach the clips and release the hook (B)
2. -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

Fig 1: Identifying Left Engine Compartment Cover, Sleeve And Hook
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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

Fig 2: Identifying Right Engine Compartment Cover, Sleeve And Hook
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Detach the clips, and release the projection (A), then remove the front bulkhead cover (B)

Fig 3: Identifying Front Bulkhead Cover, Clips, And Projection
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Detach the clip, and release the hook (A), then remove the strut brace cover (B)

Fig 4: Identifying Strut Brace Cover, Hook And Clip
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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