GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the hood rear seal. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 318938 Size: SH
  2. Remove the air inlet screen retainers (1) from the driver side screen (2).
  3. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System.
  4. Remove the driver side screen (2).
  5. Remove the windshield washer nozzle hose clips from the driver side screen (2).
  6. Remove the air inlet screen retainers (1) from the passenger side screen (3).
  7. Remove the passenger side screen (3).
  8. Remove the windshield washer nozzle hose clips from the passenger side screen (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 318938 Size: SH

    Important: Install the air inlet screens prior to water testing in order to prevent damage to the windshield washer motor.

  1. Route the windshield washer nozzle hose clips to the passenger side screen (3).
  2. Install the passenger side screen (3).
  3. Install the air inlet screen retainers (1) to the passenger side screen (3).
  4. Install the windshield washer nozzle hose clips to the driver side screen (2).
  5. Install the driver side screen (2).
  6. Install the air inlet screen retainers (1) to the driver side screen (2).
  7. Install the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer System.
  8. Inspect for the proper operation of the Wipers/Washer System.
  9. Install the rear hood seal. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement .