Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Front Bumper

Technical values







Preliminary work

Remove front apron. Refer to Removing and installing front apron.

Removing front bumper

Removing the front bumper







1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove bumper -2-.







Removing insert

1. Remove insert -1- by pulling it forward off the front bumper -2-.







Removing clamping pieces

1. Unscrew fastening screws -2- and slide the clamping pieces (USA version) -1a- or (Canada version) -1b- down sideways off the front bumper -3-.







Installing front bumper

Installing clamping pieces

1. Slide clamping pieces (USA version) -1a- or (Canada version) -1b- sideways onto the front bumper -3-.







2. Adjust clamping pieces (USA version) -1a-.
2.1. Find the middle of the front bumper -3-.
2.2. Position clamping pieces (USA version) -1a- with the gap dimensions -A-. Gap dimension: 160 mm+1 mm

3. Adjust clamping pieces (Canada version) -1b-.
3.1. Position clamping pieces (Canada version) -1b- flush with the outer edge of the front bumper -3-.

4. Secure clamping pieces (USA version) -1a- or (Canada version) -1b- with the fastening screws -2- on the front bumper -3-. Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

Installing insert

1. Press insert -1- onto the front bumper -2-.







Installing front bumper

1. Position bumper -2-.







2. Screw in fastening screws -1- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. Tightening torque: 85 Nm (63 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

Install front apron. Refer to Removing and installing front apron.