Front Bumper Removal/Installation

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.

2. Remove the bolts (A) and the screws (B), and detach the clips (C, D) securing the front bumper (E).

NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (F).

'06-08 models





'09-11 models





3. Pull out the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers (C).






4. With the help of an assistant, pull both sides of the front bumper (A) away from the side spacers (B). Then pull the front bumper out to release the hooks (C) from the upper beam (D).






5. Remove the front bumper (A).






6. If necessary, release the hooks (A), then remove the front bumper absorber (B) from the front bumper beam (C).





7. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both center upper beams and side spacers) on each side securely.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.