Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Apply tape to the corners of the adjacent surfaces.
2. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement Removal and Replacement.




3. Remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper fascia upper support.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
5. Remove the air dam. Refer to Front Air Dam Replacement (GXP) Front Air Dam Replacement (GXP)Front Air Dam Replacement (G6) Front Air Dam Replacement (G6).
6. Disconnect the fog lamps electrical connectors, if equipped. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Base) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Base)Front Fog Lamp Replacement (GXP) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (GXP).




7. Remove the push-in retainers and screws from the fender liner to the fascia on the left and the right side. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement Service and Repair.




8. Remove the bolt from the front bumper fascia to the front fender on the left and the right side, through the access hole in the wheel liner.




9. Remove the front bumper fascia.
With the aid of an assistant pull both sides of the fascia outward to release the retainers from the front fascia support.
10. If replacing the front fascia, transfer the following parts:

* The front fascia upper grille-Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Grille Replacement Front Bumper Upper Fascia Grille Replacement.
* The front fascia lower grille-Refer to Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement.
* The fog lamp, if equipped-Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Base) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Base)Front Fog Lamp Replacement (GXP) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (GXP).
* The licence plate and bracket-Refer to Front License Plate Bracket Replacement Service and Repair.
* The front energy absorber-Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement.

Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the front fascia, transfer the following parts:

* The front energy absorber-Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement.
* The licence plate and bracket-Refer to Front License Plate Bracket Replacement Service and Repair.
* The fog lamp, if equipped-Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Base) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Base)Front Fog Lamp Replacement (GXP) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (GXP).
* The front fascia lower grille-Refer to Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement.
* The front fascia upper grille-Refer to Front Bumper Upper Fascia Grille Replacement Front Bumper Upper Fascia Grille Replacement.




2. Install the front bumper fascia to the vehicle, with the aid of an assistant engaged to the front of the fenders.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the bolts to the front bumper fascia to the front fender on the left and the right side, through the access hole in the wheel liner.

Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




4. Install the push-in retainers and screws to the front bumper fascia to the front fender liner on the left and the right side. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement Service and Repair.




5. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper fascia to front bumper fascia upper support.
6. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement Removal and Replacement.
7. Connect the fog lamps electrical connectors, if equipped. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Base) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (Base)Front Fog Lamp Replacement (GXP) Front Fog Lamp Replacement (GXP).
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the protective tape.