Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper

Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover


Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front fascia extensions, if equipped. Refer to Fascia Extension Replacement - Front (Fascia Extension Replacement - Front) in Bumpers.




2. Remove the screws (4) and separate the fender liner from the front fascia.
3. Remove the bolts (1) from the top of the front fascia.
4. Remove the screws (3) that separate the front fascia from the fender.
5. Remove the push-in retainers (2) from the bumper fascia using J 38778 .
6. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.
7. Remove the fascia from the vehicle.
8. Remove the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front in Lighting Systems.
9. Remove the grilles from the fascia. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Upper) (Fascia Grille Replacement (Upper))Fascia Grille Replacement (Lower) (Fascia Grille Replacement (Lower)) .
10. Remove the fascia inserts. Refer to Insert Replacement - Front Bumper Fascia (Insert Replacement - Front Bumper Fascia) .




11. Remove the 10 screws from the upper and lower fascias, if equipped with a 2-piece fascia.



Installation Procedure





1. Assemble the upper and lower fascias with the 10 screws, if equipped with 2-piece fascia.
2. Install the fascia inserts. Refer to Insert Replacement - Front Bumper Fascia (Insert Replacement - Front Bumper Fascia) .
3. Install the grilles. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Upper) (Fascia Grille Replacement (Upper))Fascia Grille Replacement (Lower) (Fascia Grille Replacement (Lower)) .
4. Install the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Replacement - Front in Lighting Systems.
5. Position the fascia to the vehicle.
6. Connect the fog lamp electrical connectors.




7. Install the push-in retainers (2) to the front fascia.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

8. Install the bolts (1) to the front fascia.

Tighten the fascia bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

9. Install the screws (3) that connect the front fascia to the fender.

Tighten the fascia to fender screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

10. Install the screws (4) that connect the front fascia to the fender liners.

Tighten the fascia to fender liner screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

11. Install the front fascia extensions, if removed. Refer to Fascia Extension Replacement - Front (Fascia Extension Replacement - Front) in Bumpers.