Front Bumper: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Mounting

Removal





1.
NOTE:
The front bumper mounting is manufactured from High Strength Low Alloy steel, 350MPa, (HSLA350).

The front bumper mounting is serviced as a separate weld-on panel, it is also serviced on the front side member & suspension top mount assembly.

2. The front bumper mounting is replaced in conjunction with:
- Front bumper cover
- Front bumper
- Hood latch panel

3. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see the following: For additional information, refer to Health and Safety Precautions
For additional information, refer to Body Repairs
For additional information, refer to Corrosion Protection
For additional information, refer to Body and Frame

4. Remove the hood latch panel. For additional information, refer to Hood Latch Panel Hood Latch Panel

5. Disconnect the generator electrical connectors.





6. Drill out the spot welds.

7. Separate the joints and remove the old panel.

Installation
1.
NOTE:
Remove the caged nuts for the front bumper fixings, to allow for preparation.

Prepare the old and new panel joint surfaces.

2. Offer up the new panel and clamp into position. Check alignment, if correct, proceed to next step, if not rectify and recheck before proceeding.





3.
NOTE:
Spot welds must be installed 5mm away from the originals and in the same quantities, whenever this is possible. Where this is not possible, spot welds should be installed adjacent to the original.

Spot weld.

4. Dress all welded joints.

5. The installation of associated panels and components is the reversal of removal procedure.