Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

Bumper Cover - Front

Removal and Installation

1. Remove the 5 pin-type retainers and the radiator upper sight shield.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

3. Remove the 2 lower radiator air deflector-to-radiator support bolts.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

4. Remove the 8 lower radiator air deflectors bolts and the air deflectors.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

5. Remove the 6 bumper cover-to-fender nuts (3 each side).
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

6. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.

7. Remove the 2 front bumper cover bolts (1 each side).
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).

8. Remove the 2 front bumper cover-to-vertical shield screws.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).





9. Position the sides of the bumper cover outwards, push down on the 2 front retaining tabs and remove the front bumper cover.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.