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Removal





EXTERIOR: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

(a) Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.





2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Put protective tape around the radiator grille sub-assembly.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and clip.





(c) Disengage the 7 claws and 4 guides, and remove the radiator grille sub-assembly.

3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/o Fog Light)

(a) Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.





(b) Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.





HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts, 9 screws and 2 clips.





(d) Disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly.





HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(e) Remove the front bumper assembly.

4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY (w/ Fog Light)

(a) Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.





(b) Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.





HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts, 9 screws and 2 clips.





(d) Disengage the 4 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly.





HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(e) Disconnect each fog light connector, and then remove the front bumper assembly.

5. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER STAY LH

(a) Remove the screw.





(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 front bumper stay LH.

6. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER STAY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

(a) Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front bumper energy absorber.





8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

(a) Remove the 6 bolts and front bumper reinforcement.





9. REMOVE LASER SENSOR (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) Removal