Install front bumper cover

• Install front bumper cover (1)  and connect and lock the existing connectors.
• Feed in the front bumper panel (1)  at the underbody protection and on the support for the front bumper panel.

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• Engage the front bumper cover (1)  on the clamps (2)  .
• Tighten down screws (1)  .

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front bumper cover to air flap control
  TS5x16 hexagon screw	Tightening torque	3.5 Nm

• Tighten down screws (1)  .

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  Bumper cover, front, top
  Hexagon screw M6	Tightening torque	5 Nm

• Tighten screws (arrows) on the front bumper cover.

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Lower front bumper panel
  screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Tighten down screws (1)  .

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  Front bumper cover to side holder
  Screw TS5x25	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Tighten down screws (1)  .

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  Wheel arch cover
  Screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
  Nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Position the mount (2)  for the hood seal.
• Mount the expanding rivets (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT RADIATOR GRILL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .