Front Bumper: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENTHINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.
1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts and clip.
b. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the radiator grille.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
a. Remove the 2 screws.
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 step 4.
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
a. Remove the 2 screws and 2 clips.
b. Disengage the hook, and remove the bumper cover.
c. w/ Fog lamp:
Disconnect the fog lamp connectors.
5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Using a clip remover, disconnect the wire harness clamp.
b. Remove the 4 nuts and reinforcement.
7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
9. REMOVE FRONT LH SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ FRONT SPOILER)
a. Remove the screw and 4 retainers.
b. Disengage the clip and spoiler.
10. REMOVE FRONT RH SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ FRONT SPOILER)
HINT: Use the same procedures described for LH side.
11. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY LH (w/ FOG LAMP)
12. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY RH (w/ FOG LAMP)
13. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH (w/o FOG LAMP)
14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH (w/o FOG LAMP)
15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
a. Remove the 2 screws and side support.
16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
a. Remove the 2 screws and side support.
17. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Install the reinforcement with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 36 N.m (367 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
18. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the radiator grille with the 2 bolts and clip.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)