Front Bumper: Reassembly

2007 Lexus ES 350SECTION Reassembly
  1. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER STAY LH 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the front bumper stay LH.
    2. Install the screw.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Stay LH Screw
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  2. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER STAY RH 
  3. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT 
    1. Install the front bumper reinforcement with the 6 bolts.

      Torque: 72 N*m (734 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Reinforcement Bolts
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    2. Install the cooler bracket with the bolt.
    3. Engage each clamp.
      Fig 3: Identifying Cooler Bracket Clamp
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  4. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER 
    1. Install the front bumper energy absorber to the front - bumper reinforcement.
      Fig 4: Identifying Front Bumper Energy Absorber
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  5. INSTALL NO. 3 RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH 
    1. Install the 4 No. 3 radiator grille garnishes.
      Fig 5: Identifying 4 No. 3 Radiator Grille Garnishes
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  6. INSTALL NO. 2 RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the No. 2 radiator grille garnish.

      HINT:

      Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

      Fig 6: Identifying No. 2 Radiator Grille Garnish Claws
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  7. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and install the radiator grille garnish.

      HINT:

      Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

      Fig 7: Identifying Radiator Grille Garnish Claws
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  8. INSTALL FOG LIGHT BRACKET LH 
    1. Engage the claw and install the fog light bracket LH.
    Fig 8: Locating Fog Light Bracket LH Claws
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  9. INSTALL FOG LIGHT BRACKET RH 
  10. INSTALL FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  11. INSTALL FOG LIGHT ASSEMBLY RH 
  12. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM (w/o Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 

    HINT:

    When installing the emblem, heat the radiator grille and emblem using a heat light.

    Heating temperature 

    HEATING TEMPERATURE REFERENCE CHART

    Item Temperature
    Radiator grille 40 to 60°C (104 to 140°F)
    Emblem 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F)
    NOTE: Do not heat the radiator grille and emblem excessively.
    1. Clean the radiator grille surface.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator grille surface.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the radiator grille.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
    2. Clean the radiator grille emblem. (If reusing the radiator grille emblem)
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator grille emblem.
      2. Remove the double-sided tape from the radiator grille emblem.
      3. Wipe off any tape adhesive residue with cleaner.
      4. Apply new double-sided tape to the radiator grille emblem.
    3. Install the radiator grille emblem.
      1. Using a heat light, heat the radiator grille and radiator grille emblem.
      2. Remove the release paper from the radiator grille emblem.

        HINT:

        After removing the release paper, keep the exposed adhesive free from foreign matter.

      3. Install the radiator grille emblem.
        Fig 9: Installing Radiator Grille Emblem
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  13. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE EMBLEM (w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System) 
    1. Engage the claw and install the radiator grille emblem.
    2. Install the 2 spring nuts.
      Fig 10: Identifying Radiator Grille Emblem Spring Nuts
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  14. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE MOLDING 
    1. Engage each claw and install the radiator grille molding.
    2. Install the 2 clips.
      Fig 11: Identifying Radiator Grille Molding Claws
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  15. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE 
    1. Engage each claw and install the radiator grille and radiator grille molding.
      Fig 12: Installing Radiator Grille
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    2. Install the 2 screws and 2 clips.
      Fig 13: Identifying Radiator Grille Screws
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  16. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SEAL 
    1. Engage the 17 clips and install the radiator grille seal.
      Fig 14: Identifying Radiator Grille Seal Clips
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  17. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION MOUNTING BRACKET 
    1. Install the front bumper extension mounting bracket with the 2 screws.
      Fig 15: Identifying Front Bumper Extension Mounting Bracket Screws
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  18. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER 
    1. Engage the 2 claws and remove the front bumper hole cover.
      Fig 16: Identifying Front Bumper Hole Cover
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  19. INSTALL NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR RETAINER (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL NO. 1 ULTRASONIC SENSOR (w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System)  (See INSTALLATION )
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