Replacing center section of front bumper (support beam):

Release left/right expansion rivets (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Left/Right Expansion Rivets

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Release expansion rivets (1) and remove bumper support (2) towards rear.

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets & Removing Bumper Support Towards Rear

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Replacement only (bumper center section):

If necessary, release nuts (1) on left/right and remove fanfare (2) from bumper center section (3).

Fig 3: Releasing Nuts On Left/Right & Removing Fanfare From Bumper Center Section

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Replacement only (bumper center section):

If necessary, release split pins (1) on left/right and remove installation sleeve (2) from bumper center section (3).

Fig 4: Releasing Split Pins On Left/Right & Removing Installation Sleeve From Bumper Center Section

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