Front Bumper: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY




a. Remove the 2 bolts and clip.
b. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the radiator grille.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH




a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Partially remove the fender liner.

HINT: It is not necessary to remove the fender liner completely but remove it partially so that the bumper cover can be removed in later step.

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER




a. Put protective tape under the front fender.
b. Remove the 7 screws, 2 bolts and 2 clips.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the bumper cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

d. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.

5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 16 claws and remove the 4 bumper bars.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.

7. REMOVE FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT




a. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Install the reinforcement with the 6 nuts.

Torque: 55 N.m (560 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)