Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.

- Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.

- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove the front grille cover. Front Grille Cover Replacement

2. Remove the screws (A) and detach the clips (B, C, D) securing the front bumper (E).
NOTE: Release the clips by prying up on the center pin at the notch (F).






3. Pull the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers (C).






4. With the help of an assistant, pull both sides of the front bumper (A) away from the side spacers (B). Then pull the front bumper out to release the hooks (C) from the upper beams (D).






5. With the help of an assistant, disconnect the fog light connectors (A) (for some models) while holding the front bumper (B), then remove the front bumper.






6. If necessary, release the hooks (A) and the post (B), then remove the front bumper absorber (C) from the front bumper beam (D).

7. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- For some models: make sure the fog light connectors are plugged in properly.

- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both the upper beams and the side spacers) on each side securely.

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips, the hooks and the post into place securely.