Front Bumper - V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (G2263081): Removal
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .
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NOTE: Repeat the procedure for the other side.
Remove the front wheels and tires.
Refer to: WHEEL AND TIRE - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL .
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NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
- Remove the front wheel arch liner.
Refer to: FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL .
- Remove the front wheel arch liner.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the clip.
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CAUTION: Clamp the hose to minimize fluid loss.
Disconnect the washer jet hose.
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NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Remove the 8 upper screws and the clips from the front bumper.
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NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
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CAUTION: Make sure all cut clips are removed and discarded. The cut clips must not be left in the body.
Using a suitable tool, cut the 7 clips as illustrated.
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CAUTION: Take extra care the front fender is not damaged during the wheel arch moulding removal.
Carefully release the 10 clips.
- Remove the wheel arch moulding.
- Discard the 7 cut clips.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the vehicle paintwork is protected.NOTE: Take extra care when releasing the clips.
With assistance, remove the front bumper.
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NOTE:
- Only do the following step(s) if a new component is to be installed.
- Take extra care when releasing the clips.
Remove the headlamp washer jet covers.
Remove the 6 screws.
- Release the washer jet hose from the clips.
- Remove the washer hose with the washer jet.
- Remove the 15 screws.
- Remove the front bumper lower grille.
Remove the front bumper insulator foam.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the 6 clips.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the 16 clips.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the 7 clips.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Remove the front bumper harness.
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NOTE: Take extra care when releasing the clips.
Remove the 4 parking aid sensors.
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NOTE: Take extra care when releasing the clips.
Remove the 2 park assist sensors.
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CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the clips.NOTE: Note the orientation of the component prior to removal.
Remove the front proximity camera.
Remove the 14 screws.
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NOTE: Take extra care when releasing the clips.
Remove the radiator grille.