Front Bumper: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.
- A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart.

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE




a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 4 clips labeled A, 2 clips labeled B and grille.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH




a. Remove the screw and 3 clips.
b. Partially remove the fender liner.

HINT: It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner completely. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed in step (4).

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER




a. Put protective tape under the front fender.
b. Remove the 6 screws.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the bumper cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

d. w/ Fog lamp:
Disconnect the 2 connectors.

5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT




a. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.

7. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY LH (W/ FOG LAMP)
8. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY RH (W/ FOG LAMP)
9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER (W/O FOG LAMP)
10. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT




a. Install the reinforcement with the 6 bolts.

Torque: 77 N.m (780 kgf.cm, 57 ft.lbf)

11. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER
a. Install the bumper cover with the 6 screws.

Torque: 5.5 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)