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.

Disconnect the outside temperature sensor connector (A) from under the front bumper (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Outside Temperature Sensor Connector And Front Bumper
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Remove these items:
- Front bulkhead cover (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT )
- Front strakes, both sides (see FRONT STRAKE REPLACEMENT )
Remove the bolts (A, B), the screws (C), and the clips (D, E) securing the front bumper (F).
NOTE: To release the clips D, pry up on the center pin at the notch (G).

Fig 2: Front Bumper, Notch, Clips, Screws And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Pull out the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers (C).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Front Bumper At Wheel Arch Areas To Release It From Hooks On Side Spacers
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With the help of an assistant, pull both sides of the front bumper (A) away from the side spacers (B). Then pull out the bumper to release the hooks (C) from the upper beams (D).

Fig 4: Pulling Both Sides Of Front Bumper Away From Side Spacers
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Hold up the bumper (A). Disconnect the front turn signal connectors (B), the fog light connectors (C), and, the headlight washer tube (D) (for some models). Release the projection (E) from the bulkhead (F), then remove the bumper.

Fig 5: Identifying Bumper, Front Turn Signal Connectors, Fog Light Connectors, Headlight Washer, Projection And Bulkhead
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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 the each connector is plugged in properly.
- For some models: Make sure the headlight washer tube is connected properly.
- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (on the upper beam and the side spacers) on each side securely.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.