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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL 
    1. Remove the 9 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
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  2. DISCONNECT FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Apply protective tape around the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly LH.
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      Protective Tape
    2. Remove the 3 clips.
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    3. Remove the screw.
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    4. Pull back the edge of the front fender liner LH and disengage the 4 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.
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      *1 Front Fender Liner LH
      Remove in this Direction
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front fender liner LH.
      • To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly LH.
    5. Disengage the 2 clips and disconnect the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly LH.
    6. Remove the 2 clips from the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly LH.
  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
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      Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    2. Remove the 10 screws.
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    3. Remove the 4 bolts.
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    4. Disengage the 6 claws.
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      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    5. Disengage the claw to remove the front bumper assembly.
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    6. Disconnect each connector.
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      *A w/ Fog Light

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.