Front Bumper: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

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

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

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






3. Pull on 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, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the side spacer (A), pull the front bumper to release the bumper from the hooks (B) on the corner upper beam (C).






5. With the help of an assistant, disconnect the fog light connectors (A) and front corner parking sensors (B) (for some models), then remove the front bumper (C).





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

- Make sure the fog light connectors (A) and the front corner parking sensors (B) are plugged in properly (for some models).
- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of 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 hooks into place securely.