Front Bumper: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove the front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement.

2. Remove the screws (A) and the clips (B, C) securing the front bumper (D).

NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (E).






3. Pull out the front bumper (A) at both wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on both side spacers (C).






4. With the help of an assistant, pull both sides of the front bumper (A) away from both side spacers (B). Then pull out the bumper to release the hooks (C) from both upper beams (D), and release the bumper from the pins (E) on both headlights.

NOTE: When releasing the last hook, release it while holding the front bumper to prevent damaging the pin.






5. Disconnect the fog light connectors (A), then remove the front bumper (B).






6. If necessary, remove the bolts, and release the hooks (A), then remove the front bumper absorber (B) from the front bumper beam (C).






7. If necessary, remove the bolts and the clip securing the front bumper center upper beam (A) and detach the harness clip (B), then remove the beam from the body.

NOTE: To release the clip, pry up on the center pin at the notch (C).






8. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both upper beams and side spacers) and the pins (of both headlights) on each side securely.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.