Bumper - Front

Bumper - Front

1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper Cover- Front Service and Repair.

2. Remove the LH and RH side air deflector pushpins from the bumper.

3. NOTE: The removal of the speed control sensor or the speed control sensor bracket will require vertical alignment of the speed control sensor and Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) Calibration when reinstalled.

If equipped, remove the speed control sensor and bracket. For additional information, refer to Cruise Control.

4. NOTE: There are 2 spot welds on each end of the bumper that must be drilled out prior to removing the bumper.
Drill out 4 spot welds on the front bumper (2 each end).






5. Remove the front bumper bolts.
- To install, tighten the new bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).


6. Remove the front bumper.

7. NOTE: The spot welds retaining the front bumper to the body rails are not required for installation. Install new front bumper bolts.

NOTE: Corrosion protection needs to be restored whenever it is necessary to drill or grind through painted surfaces or E-coat, or when bare metal repairs are made. For additional information on restoring corrosion protection following a repair or remove and replace procedure, refer to Corrosion Protection.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.