Front Bumper -- Removal |
| 1. REMOVE CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
| 2. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE |
Remove the 2 screws.
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Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Pull the radiator grille in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 6 claws and remove the radiator grille.
| 3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH |
Remove the screw.
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Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.
Partially remove the fender liner.
- HINT:
- It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed in the next step.
| 4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER |
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Using a clip remover, remove the 11 clips.
Put protective tape under the front fender.
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Detach the 8 claws and remove the cover.
Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
| 5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH |
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Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
Remove the screw.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the side support.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| 6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
| 7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and extension pad.
| 8. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips and extension pad.
| 9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
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Remove the 4 nuts and reinforcement.
| 10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT EXTENSION LH |
Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the extension.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| 11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT EXTENSION RH |
Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the extension.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.