Front Bumper: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY




a. Remove the 2 bolts and clip.
b. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the radiator grille.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH




a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Partially remove the fender liner.

HINT: It is not necessary to remove the fender liner completely but remove it partially so that the bumper cover can be removed in later step.

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER




a. Put protective tape under the front fender.
b. Remove the 7 screws, 2 bolts and 2 clips.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the bumper cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

d. Disconnect the 2 fog lamp connectors.

5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 16 claws and remove the 4 bumper bars.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY LH
7. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY RH
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT




a. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

b. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.

10. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Install the reinforcement with the 6 nuts.

Torque: 55 N.m (560 kgf.cm, 41 ft.lbf)