Removal

EXTERIOR: FRONT BUMPER (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER





(a) Apply protective tape, as shown in the illustration.





(b) Remove the 8 screws.
(c) Remove the 2 screw grommets.
(d) Remove the 7 clips.





(e) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 6 claws and remove the front bumper cover.
(f) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
HINT: If the vehicle is equipped with fog lights, disconnect the connectors.





(g) Remove the 2 clips and the screw grommet.
2. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH





(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Using a clip remover, 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 RADIATOR SUPPORT UPPER ABSORBER





(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 6 claws and remove the radiator support upper absorber.
7. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL LH





(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator side air seal.
8. REMOVE RADIATOR SIDE AIR SEAL RH
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. SEPARATE THERMISTOR ASSEMBLY





(a) Disengage the harness clamp.
(b) Disengage the clamp and remove the thermistor.
10. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION LH





(a) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the radiator support extension.
11. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT EXTENSION RH
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

12. DISCONNECT NO. 2 ENGINE ROOM WIRE (w/ Fog Light)





(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 7 wiring harness clamps.
13. DISCONNECT NO. 2 ENGINE ROOM WIRE (w/o Fog Light)





(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 6 wiring harness clamps.
14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 6 bolts, the 4 nuts and the front bumper reinforcement.
15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STONE DEFLECTOR BRACKET





(a) Remove the 2 nuts and the front bumper stone deflector bracket.
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the opposite side.

16. SEPARATE WINDSHIELD WASHER JAR ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and the windshield washer jar.
17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 4 bolts and the front bumper arm.
18. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedure as for the LH side.