Removal
EXTERIOR: FRONT BUMPER (for Sedan):
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER (w/ Front Spoiler)
(a) Remove the 2 screws, the 10 bolts and the front spoiler cover.
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
(a) Apply protective tape, as shown in the illustration.
(b) w/ Front Spoiler:
(1) Remove the 5 screws and the 3 bolts.
(2) Remove the 2 screw grommets.
(3) Remove the 6 clips.
(c) w/o Front Spoiler:
(1) Remove the 7 screws and the 3 bolts.
(2) Remove the 2 screw grommets.
(3) Remove the 6 clips.
(d) w/ Fog Light:
(1) Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper cover.
(2) Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
(e) w/o Fog Light:
(1) Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper cover.
(f) w/ Front Spoiler:
(1) Remove the 2 clips, the screw grommet and the 10 spring nuts.
(g) w/o Front Spoiler:
(1) Remove the 2 clips and the screw grommet.
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
(a) Remove the screw and the bolt.
(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front bumper side retainer.
5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER LH (w/ Energy Absorber)
(a) Remove the front bumper energy absorber.
7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER RH (w/ Energy Absorber)
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
8. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER ABSORBER
(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws and remove the radiator support upper absorber.
9. REMOVE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 clamps and the thermistor.
10. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL LH
(a) for Type A:
(1) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator side air seal.
(b) for Type B:
(1) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the radiator side air seal.
11. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL RH
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
12. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION LH (w/ Radiator Support Extension)
(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator extension.
13. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION RH (w/ Radiator Support Extension)
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
14. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE ROOM WIRE
(a) w/ Fog Light:
(1) Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clamps and the No. 2 engine room wire.
(b) w/o Fog Light:
(1) Using a clip remover, remove the 6 clamps and the No. 2 engine room wire.
15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 6 bolts, 4 nuts and the front bumper reinforcement.
16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STONE DEFLECTOR BRACKET
HINT: Use the same procedure for both sides.
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and the front bumper stone deflector bracket.
17. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.
18. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and windshield washer jar.
19. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
20. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and the front bumper arm.