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Old Feb 23, 2024 | 07:46 AM
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Grille not lining up after main belt replacement

Hey everyone. Has anyone had any issues getting the front grille to line up with the upper metal frame thing that halos the engine and the radiator support? I took it apart or change the main serpentine belt because I need that leverages to pull the tensioner back and now it won’t line back up at the grille. Everything else bolts right in but this downs line up anymore. Any thought?

I circle the main holes that won’t line up. It uses a plastic fastener.



 
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Old Feb 23, 2024 | 01:12 PM
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Grille goes on the outside.

See how this is?




Line up and then press in those push clips.

 
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Old Feb 23, 2024 | 02:34 PM
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That worked. Thank you!

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Grille goes on the outside.

See how this is?




Line up and then press in those push clips.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 07:26 AM
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