Front bumper (up to model year 2005), removing and installing

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Fig 1: Locating Bolts Or Quick Release Fasteners

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Removing

Loosen bolts or quick release fasteners - 3 -. The quick release fasteners behind the sound insulation - 2 - remain installed.
The quick release fasteners remain in the bumper cover - 1 -.

Fig 2: Locating Left/Right Wheelhousing Liners In Front Area

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Loosen left and right wheel housing liners in front area - arrows -.

Fig 3: Pulling Back Wheelhousing Liner & Unclipping Bumper Rear Edge From Catch

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Pull back wheel housing liner - arrow A -.
Remove bolt - 2 - and nuts - 1 -.
Unclip bumper rear edge from catch - arrow B -.
Repeat procedure on opposite side of the vehicle.

Fig 4: Radiator Grille, Removing

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Remove bolts - 1 -.
Fold decorative grille - 2 - forward slightly and pull up out of bumper.

Fig 5: Removing Bumper Cover Bolts

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Unscrew bolts - 8 -.
Remove bolts - 2 - , - 3 - and - 4 - as well as bolts - 5 - , - 6 - and - 7 -.
Remove side pieces - arrow - sideways out of guide piece.
Pull bumper cover forward slightly.

Fig 6: Identifying Hose To Headlight Cleaning System & Bumper Cover Connector(s)

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If installed, disconnect hose - 1 - to headlight cleaning system and reserve washer fluid in a clean container for re-use.
Disconnect connector(s) - 2 - to bumper cover.

Fig 7: Checking To See If Threaded Pins On Bumper Side Walls And Grommets In Fenders Are Present

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Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

Before installing bumper cover - 1 - , check to see if threaded pins - 2 - on bumper side walls and grommets - 3 - in fenders - 4 - are present.

Tighten nut.

5 - Nut (5 Nm)

Fig 8: Identifying Hose To Headlight Cleaning System & Bumper Cover Connector(s)

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Slide bumper cover onto lock carrier and if necessary, reconnect headlamp washer system hose - 1 - and electrical connectors - 2 -.
Slide bumper cover into installation position. Ensure threaded pins in bumper side walls engage into holes at the fenders.

Fig 9: Pulling Back Wheelhousing Liner & Engaging Bumper Rear Edge Into Catch

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Pull back wheel housing liner - arrow A -.
Engage bumper rear edge into catch - arrow B -.
Tighten nuts - 1 - and bolt - 2 -.
Repeat procedure on opposite side of the vehicle.

1 - Nut (4 Nm)

2 - Screw (1 Nm)