Front Bumper Cover - VIN Range: G00442->H18679 (76.22.78): Installation

All vehicles 

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Vehicles with parking aid 

2. Carry out the following procedure if a new bumper cover or a new parking aid sensor holder is to be fitted.
   WARNING: 3M VHB surface cleaner is highly flammable. Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
   WARNING: 3M VHB surface cleaner is harmful. Avoid contact with the eyes. Avoid ingestion or inhalation. Avoid contact with the skin. If the cleaner contacts the eyes, flush the eyes with cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If taken internally do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention. If the vapors are inhaled, remove the person to fresh air. If the signs/symptoms of inhalation persist, seek medical attention. If the cleaner contacts the skin, immediately flush the skin with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If the irritation persists seek medical attention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
NOTE: New parking aid sensor holders should be painted before assembly. Do not paint the bonding surface.
NOTE: Wipe in one direction only.
Fig 1: Locating Parking Aid Sensor Holder
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3. Wipe the bonding surface of the parking aid sensor holder with 3M VHB surface cleaner.
NOTE: New bumper covers should be painted before assembly. Do not paint the bonding surface.
NOTE: Wipe in one direction only.
NOTE: Front bumper cover shown, rear similar.
Fig 2: Locating Front Bumper Cover Holder
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WARNING: 3M adhesive DP8005 is highly flammable. Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: 3M adhesive DP8005 is harmful. Avoid contact with the eyes. Avoid ingestion or inhalation. Avoid contact with the skin. If the adhesive contacts the eyes, flush the eyes with cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If taken internally do not induce vomiting, drink two glasses of water and seek immediate medical attention. If the adhesive vapors are inhaled, remove the person to fresh air. If the signs/symptoms of inhalation persist, seek medical attention. If the adhesive contacts the skin, immediately flush the skin with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If the irritation persists seek medical attention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
4. Wipe the area around the front bumper cover holder aperture with 3M VHB surface cleaner.
CAUTION: 3M adhesive DP8005 must only be applied using a 3M EPX applicator and an orange 10:1 ratio applicator nozzle.
Fig 3: Locating Applicator Nozzle
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5. Make sure the applicator nozzle is correctly aligned on to the EPX applicator.
CAUTION: 3M adhesive DP8005 has a work life of three minutes. Do not apply the adhesive to more than one parking aid sensor holder at a time.
NOTE: Make sure the adhesive is correctly mixed.
NOTE: Apply enough adhesive to fill the joint.
NOTE: Apply adhesive to one surface only.
Fig 4: Locating Parking Aid Sensor Holder
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6. Apply the adhesive to the parking aid sensor holder bonding surface.
NOTE: Excess adhesive should be removed from the painted surface within ten minutes of application.
NOTE: Using a suitable tool, remove excess adhesive.
7. Fit the parking aid sensor holder immediately.
   • Apply pressure to the parking aid sensor holder until the adhesive sets.
   • Secure the parking aid sensor holder to the bumper with a suitable adhesive tape.
     Fig 5: Locating Parking Aid Sensor Holder

     Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
NOTE: Allow the adhesive to cure for 24 hours at room temperature before fitting the parking aid sensor.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.