Front Bumper Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the front bumper and the body.
When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.

Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the screws (A, B) and clips (C, D) securing the front bumper (E).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (F).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper, Clip And Bolts
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Pull on the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers (C).

Fig 2: Pulling Front Bumper
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With the help of an assistant, release the bumper from the hooks (A) on the upper beam (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Hooks And Upper Beam
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Remove the clips securing the front bumper (A).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Bumper And Notch
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Disconnect the engine compartment wire harness connectors (A) while holding the front bumper (B), then remove the bumper.

Fig 5: Identifying Engine Compartment Wire Harness Connectors And Front Bumper
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Front bumper side spacer replacement
If necessary, remove the screws, then remove the front bumper side spacer (A) from the body.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Bumper Side Spacer From Body
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Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the engine compartment wire harness connectors are plugged in properly.
- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both upper beams and side spacers) on each side securely.
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.