Front Bumper Cover

Front Bumper Cover
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

CAUTION: Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.

NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE:
The ignition must be switched off.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
For additional information, refer to Radiator Grille Service and Repair

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
2 Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove both the front wheels and tires.

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.

NOTE:
RH illustration shown, LH is similar.

Torque to: 1.5 Nm

Torque to: 4 Nm

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

CAUTION: Make sure damage does not occur to bumper cover. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
With assistance remove the component.

CAUTION: Protect the surrounding paintwork to avoid damage.

CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the clips.

NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.

NOTE:
Support as necessary.

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.

Torque to: 2.5 Nm

NOTE:
Support as necessary.

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

Torque to: 1 Nm

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.

Torque to: 2.5 Nm

NOTE:
The procedure must be carried out on both sides.

Installation
1 To install, reverse the removal procedure.