Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.




2. Remove the impact bar nuts from the anchor plate studs.
3. Remove the front bumper impact bar from the vehicle.
4. Remove the impact bar stud plate retainers from the impact bar, if necessary.
5. Remove the impact bar stud plate from the impact bar, if necessary.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the impact bar stud plate to the impact bar, if necessary.
2. Install the impact bar stud plate retainers to the impact bar, if necessary.




3. Install the front bumper impact bar to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the impact bar nuts to the anchor plate studs.

Tighten the impact bar anchor plate nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the front bumper energy absorber.