Impact Member, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- If equipped, remove the radiator shutter. Refer to OVERVIEW - RADIATOR/RADIATOR FAN .

-- Remove the headlamps. Refer to HEADLAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the molded foam part. Refer to MOLDED FOAM PART, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the headlamp mount support. Refer to HEADLAMP MOUNT SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release and disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.

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-- Free up the wiring harness on the impact member.

-- Mark the bolts -2, 4, 5 and 6- for reinstallation.

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-- Remove the bolts -2, 4, 5 and 6-.

-- Push the impact member -1- far enough upward -arrow A- until the tab -3- is free.

-- Pivot the impact member on the left toward the front -arrow B-.

-- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

-- Remove the impact member.

-- If the impact member is to be replaced, remove the following components additionally:

• Remove the bracket for the outside air temperature sensor. Refer to Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .