Removal and Installation

FRONT BUMPER

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL


CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Never apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.
1.Fully open hood assembly.





2.Remove clips (A) of front bumper fascia upper side.
3.Remove radiator core support ornament. Removal and Installation.





4.Remove clips (A) of hood seal assembly (side) (LH/RH), and then remove hood seal assembly (1) located front portion. Removal and Installation.





5.Remove bolts (A) of fixing bumper fascia and front fender (LH/
RH), using a tool (B).





6.Remove bolts (A) of fixing engine lower cover (1) and front fender protector (2)





7.Remove fender protector (front) mounting bolts and clips, and then remove screws (A) of fixing bumper fascia left and right side.
8.Pull bumper fascia assembly side toward the vehicle side, and then disengage bumper fascia assembly from bumper side brackets (LH/RH).
9.Disconnect front fog lamp harness connectors.
10.Remove bumper fascia assembly.

CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
11.Remove the following parts after removing bumper fascia.
- Front grille Removal and Installation.
- Hood seal assembly
- License plate bracket
- Front bumper side bracket (LH/RH)
- Front bumper side stiffener (LH/RH)
- Bumper grille (LH/RH)
- Bumper finisher (LH/RH)
- Fog lamp (LH/RH) Removal and Installation.
12.Remove bumper energy absorber.
13.Remove bumper reinforcement mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove bumper reinforcement with power tool.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:





After installing, perform fitting adjustment.