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Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair



Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper) .
2. Remove the front bumper fascia energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.
3. Remove the 4 nuts (2) which secure the front bumper impact bar.




4. Remove the front bumper impact bar (1) from the front bumper impact bar outer brackets.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the front bumper impact bar (1) to the front bumper impact bar outer brackets. Secure the impact bar with the 4 nuts (2).

Tighten the front bumper impact bar nuts to 36 N.m (26 lb ft).

2. Install the front bumper fascia energy absorber from the front bumper impact bar.
3. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper) .