Front Bumper: Service and Repair

FRONT BUMPER

REMOVAL

1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the bumper on the frame rail tip to aid installation.
2. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connector at the left frame rail.
3. Support the bumper with a suitable lifting device.

Fig. 2:

4. Remove the center bracket nuts and bolts and remove bumper. (Fig. 2)

INSTALLATION

1. Install the bumper onto the frame rails and position the wheelhouse splash shield into the support brackets.
2. Install the bolts and nuts.
3. Line up the bumper with the marks made previously and tighten the bolts and nuts to 95 N.m (70 ft.lbs).
4. Check and adjust the bumper alignment as necessary. Refer to Body and Frame / Specifications / Dimensions.