Bumper crossmember (up to model year 2005), removing and installing: Notes

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Fig 1: Bumper Crossmember (Up To Model Year 2005) Remove/Install Components

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1 - Bolts

3 Nm

2 - Cross member

Mount on impact absorber → Bumper crossmember to impact absorber mount .
Bumper cover, removing → Front bumper (up to model year 2005), removing and installing .
Disconnect electrical connectors to signal horn.

3 - Supports

4 - Screw

26 Nm

5 - Impact absorber

Removing → Impact absorber, removing and installing .

6 - Pop rivet

7 - Signal horn

To remove, drill out hollow rivet heads and drive out rivet shafts.

8 - Guide piece

Removing and installing Guide piece, removing and installing .