Front Bumper: Service and Repair
FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the front tog light connector.
3. To remove the bumper reinforcement, remove the front bumper and washer tank, then remove the bumper reinforcement installation nuts.
4. Remove in the order indicated below.
1. Screw A
2. Fastener
3. Screw B
4. Bolt
5. Front bumper (See Front Bumper Removal Note.) (See Front Bumper Installation Note.)
6. Front bumper reinforcement
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Adjust the front fog light aiming.
Front Bumper Removal Note
1. While supporting the connection between the front bumper and bracket, pull the front bumper forward to disengage the connection.
NOTE: The connection between the front bumper and bracket does not disengage until the front bumper is pulled forward. Be sure to pull the front bumper forward to disengage it from the bracket.
2. Remove the front bumper.
Front Bumper Installation Note
1. Spread the front bumper ends (wheel arches) apart.
2. Attach the front bumper to the body.
3. Press the front bumper connection portion into the body to engage with the bracket.
FRONT BUMPER DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the radiator grille.
2. Disassemble in the order indicated below.
1. Front bumper mesh (See Front Bumper Mesh Removal Note.)
2. Hole cover (See Hole Cover Removal Note.)
3. Front bumper fascia
3. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
Front Bumper Mesh Removal Note
1. Push the tabs of front bumper mesh forward from the back of the front bumper fascia to unhook the front bumper mesh.
Hole Cover Removal Note
1. Push the tabs on the hole cover forward from the back of the front bumper fascia to unhook the front bumper mesh.