Bumper cover (up to model year 2005), adjusting to hood

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Fig 1: Removing Bumper Cover Bolts

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Position bumper cover, clip in side flanks - arrow - and secure with bolts - 8 -.
Loosely install bolt - 3 -.
Tighten bolts - 2 - , - 4 - , - 5 - , - 6 - and - 7 -.

NOTE:

Note different torque values.

Close hood.
Check projection and recess of bumper cover to hood.
If OK, tighten all bolts to torque.
If not OK, open hood.

Loosen bolt(s) - 2 - and/or - 4 - , correct top of bumper cover accordingly and re-tighten bolt to torque.
Tighten bolt - 3 -.

2 - Screw (6 Nm)

3 - Screw (6 Nm)

4 - Screw (6 Nm)

5 - Screw (3 Nm)

6 - Screw (3 Nm)

7 - Screw (3 Nm)