Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement).




2. Remove the bolts (1) that retain the fascia support rods (2) to the impact bar (5).
3. Remove the fascia support rods from the impact bar.




4. Remove the bolts (1) that retain the impact bar to the frame (2).
5. Remove the impact bar (3) from the frame.
6. Remove the tow hooks from the impact bar. Refer to Front Tow Hook Replacement (Service and Repair).

Installation Procedure

1. Install the tow hooks to the impact bar. Refer to Front Tow Hook Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Position the impact bar (3) to the frame (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

3. Install the bolts (1) that retain the impact bar to the frame.

Tighten the bolts to 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.).




4. Position the fascia support rods (2) to the impact bar (5).
5. Install the bolts (2) which retain the fascia support rods to the impact bar.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).

6. Install the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement (Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement).