Removal and Replacement

FRONT BUMPER

Front Bumper:

Front Bumper:

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation

2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE
a. Remove the 3 bolts and radiator grille.

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH






a. Remove the 5 screws and partially remove the front 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 a later step.

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER






a. Apply protective tape under the front fender.
b. Remove the 6 screws and 4 clips.
c. Detach the claws and remove the cover.
d. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
e. Disconnect the 2 front side reflex reflector connectors.
f. Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose.

6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH






a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the side retainer.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.

10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET
a. Remove the 6 screws and mounting bracket.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKET
a. Install the mounting bracket to the reinforcement with the 6 screws.

2. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Install the reinforcement with the 6 bolts.

Torque: 58 N.m (590 kgf.cm, 43 ft.lbf)

3. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
4. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH






a. Attach the 2 claws to install the side retainer.
b. Install the screw.

5. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

6. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER






a. Apply protective tape under the front fender.
b. Connect the headlight cleaner hose.
c. Connect the 2 front side reflex reflector connectors.
d. Connect the 2 fog light connectors.
e. Attach the claws to install the cover.
f. Install the 6 screws and 4 clips.

7. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER LH






a. Install the front fender liner with the 5 screws.

8. INSTALL FRONT FENDER LINER RH
a. Install the front fender liner with the 5 screws.

9. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE
a. Install the radiator grille with the 3 bolts.

10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
11. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTICE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.