Removal

EXTERIOR: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(b) Remove the 2 screws.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(c) Using a screwdriver, turn the pins 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clips.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(d) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(e) Remove the 5 bolts and 10 screws.

(f) Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(g) Disconnect each connector, and then remove the front bumper assembly.

3. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

(b) Remove the 10 screws and engine under cover.

4. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 4WD)

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

(b) Remove the 6 screws and engine under cover.

5. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

(a) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(b) Disengage the 4 clips and the radiator support opening cover.

6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

(a) Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (w/o Headlight Cleaner System)

(a) Disengage the clamp and disconnect the cooler thermistor from the front bumper reinforcement.

(b) Remove the 6 bolts and front bumper reinforcement.

8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (w/ Headlight Cleaner System)

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 clamps and separate the headlight cleaner hose.

(b) Disengage the clamp and disconnect the cooler thermistor from the front bumper reinforcement.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front bumper side retainer LH.

10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.