Removal

EXTERIOR: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH





(a) Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
(b) Partially remove the fender liner.
HINT: It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed in a later step.

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE CENTER NO. 4 ENGINE UNDER COVER





(a) Remove the 5 screws, 4 bolts and under cover.
5. REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER





(a) Remove the 7 screws and spoiler cover.
6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER





(a) Put protective tape under the front fender.
(b) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.
(c) Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors and 4 screws.
(d) Detach the 8 claws.





(e) Detach the 4 claws and remove the bumper cover.
(1) Hold the front bumper cover on its upper and lower parts with your hands as shown in the illustration.
(2) Pull up the front bumper cover's lower part while holding its upper part securely.
NOTICE:
- The claw will not disengage unless the front bumper cover's upper part is securely held.
- Do not forcibly pull up the front bumper. This will deform the claw.

(f) w/ Fog light:
Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 wire harness clamps.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and reinforcement.
9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and side support.
10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and side support.