Front Bumper: Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the screws and the engine undershield. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the screws, the pin-type retainers and the radiator deflector. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to: Front Bumper Cover .
Release the clips, detach the retainers and remove the upper air deflector.

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Detach the retainers, release the clips and remove the lower air deflector.

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Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the pin-type retainers, remove the bolt and the horn. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Torque: 1: 71 lb.in (8 Nm) 2: 16 lb.ft (22 Nm)

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Remove the bolt, detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

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Remove the front subframe bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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1. Remove the front bumper nuts.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
2. Position aside the windshield washer reservoir.
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1. Remove the bolts.
  Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
2. Tighten each bolt 0.5 turn at a time, until the components are in full contact, before final tightening.
  Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
3. Loosen the radiator grille opening panel bolts.
  Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
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1. Release the tab.
2. Remove the rear air cleaner inlet pipe.
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NOTE: Make sure that no components catch.

Position the upper radiator support upward and remove the front bumper.

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