Removal

EXTERIOR: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Removal
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal
6. REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
7. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
8. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH
10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
(a) Remove the 5 screws and and clip, extension pad.
12. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips.
(b) Partially remove the fender liner.
HINT: It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later.

14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

(a) Put protective tape around the front bumper.
(b) Remove the 8 screws.

(d) Detach the 6 claws and disconnect the front bumper as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

(e) Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and No. 4 engine room main wire connector and remove the front bumper.

16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
(a) Remove the energy absorber.

17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
(a) Disconnect the cooler thermistor connector.
(b) Remove the height control cleaner from the reinforcement.
(c) w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Detach the 4 headlight cleaner hose clamps.
(d) Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.

18. REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
(a) Remove the absorber.

19. REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
(a) Remove the 3 clips.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and suspension crossmember.

20. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
(a) Remove the 2 clips and radiator support opening cover.

21. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Detach the claws and remove the retainer.
22. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

23. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and bumper bar reinforcement.
24. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.