Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Use J 38778 to remove the push-in retainer (3) holding the left engine splash shield to the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.
4. Remove the screws (2) from the left engine splash shield.
5. Disconnect the clips holding the electrical harness.
6. Remove the left splash shield.



7. Use J 38778 to remove the push-in retainers (1) holding the right engine splash shield to the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.
8. Remove the right fenderliner as required. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
9. Remove the screws (3) from the right engine splash shield.
10. Disconnect the clips to the electrical harness.
11. Remove the right engine splash shield from the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.

1. Position the right engine splash shield to the lower flange of the engine compartment side rail.
2. Align the holes in the engine splash shield to the holes in the outboard side engine compartment side rail.
3. Install the push-in retainers (1) to the right engine splash shield.
4. Connect the clips to the electrical harness.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the screws (3) to the right engine splash shield (2).

Tighten
Tighten the engine splash shield screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




6. Install the push-in retainers to the left engine splash shield.
7. Connect the clips to the electrical harness.
8. Install the screws (2) to the left engine splash shield (1).

Tighten
Tighten the engine splash shield screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

9. Install the right fenderliner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
10. Install the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.