Removal and Replacement

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.
- Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front bulkhead cover Front Bulkhead Cover Replacement.

2. Remove the front bumper side trim.
3. Remove the bolts (A) and the clips (B, C) securing the front bumper (D).

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






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






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






6. Remove the front bumper (A).






7. If necessary, remove the front bumper absorber (A) from the front bumper beam (B).





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

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