Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Because the shroud panel is installed to the front bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the front bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the front bumper.
4. Remove the front combination lights.
5. Remove the horn.
6. Set the following parts out of the way.
1. Power steering oil pump
2. Washer tank

7. Remove the air guider (LH).
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

CAUTION: After removing bolt A (lower left, one location only), always replace it with a specialized service bolt (Part No. BPYK 500Z2) to ensure grounding of the horn.






9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. After installation, verify that the horn operates correctly.

Front Bumper Reinforcement Removal Note Reusing the front bumper reinforcement






CAUTION: To ensure the body ground, do not coat the bolt A flange contact surface of the front bumper reinforcement.

Using a new front bumper reinforcement






1. Remove the masking affixed to the front bumper reinforcement.
- If the masking has already been peeled off, sand off rust or coating film in the masking area.






2. After installing bolt A, touch-up the exposed base material area of the front bumper reinforcement with touch-up paint.