Front Bumper: Service and Repair

Bumper Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure

1. Mark the location of the fasteners and the brackets to the bumper.




2. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the bumper brackets to the frame.
3. Remove the bumper from the vehicle.




4. Remove the bolts retaining the impact bar (3) to the front bumper.
5. Remove the front impact bar (3) from the bumper.




6. Remove the step pad from the bumper by gently squeezing the retaining tangs using pliers and pushing the tangs through the slots in the bumper. (If equipped)
7. Remove the step pad (3) from the bumper (1).
8. Remove the step pad extensions by removing the retaining nuts (2). (If equipped)



Installation Procedure





1. Install the step pad (3) to the bumper (1).
2. Align the tangs on the step pad with the slots in the bumper.
3. Using a rubber mallet set the tangs in place starting at the center of the molding and working toward each end.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the step pad extension and step pad extension nuts (2) (If equipped).

Tighten the step pad extension nuts to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).





5. Install the front impact bar (3) to the bumper (4) and install the bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts that retain the front impact bar to the bumper to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





6. Install the bumper mounting brackets to the bumper, aligning the marks made prior to removal.
7. Install the bolts that retain the bumper brackets to the bumper.

Tighten the bolts that retain the bumper brackets to the bumper to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

8. Install the bumper (3) to the vehicle.
9. Install the bolts (2) retaining the bumper to the frame (1).

Tighten the bolts that retain the bumper to the frame to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).