Front Bumper Removal/Installation - Sport Wagon

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.

Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the screws (A) and clips (B, C, D) securing the front bumper (E).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (F).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Mounting Screws And Clips
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Pull out the front bumper (A) at both wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on both side spacers (C).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Front Bumper At Both Wheel Arch Areas
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With the help of an assistant, pull both sides of the front bumper (A) away from both side spacers, then pull out the bumper to release the hooks (B) from both upper beams (C).

Fig 3: Pulling Both Sides Of Front Bumper
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With the help of an assistant, disconnect the fog light connectors (A) while holding the front bumper (B), then remove the bumper.

Fig 4: Identifying Fog Light Connectors And Front Bumper
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If necessary, remove the front bumper absorber (A) from the front bumper beam (B).
1. Remove the left front bumper beam pp box (C) and the right front bumper beam pp box (D) from the bumper beam.
2. Pull up the absorber to release the hooks (E).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Front Bumper Absorber, Front Bumper Beam, Left/Right Front Bumper Beam Pp Box And Hooks
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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 each connector is plugged in properly.
- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both upper beams and both side spacers) on each side securely.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.