Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Jeep Renegade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Using a trim stick or equivalent, release the retaining clips at the front of the wheel moldings (2) and position aside.
- Remove the screws (1) on each side of the vehicle.
- Remove the screws (1) securing the front wheel splash shields to the fascia.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the screws (1).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the screws (1a) and position the release handle (1b) aside.
- Disconnect the wire harness connectors (3) from the head lamps.
- Remove the screws (2) at the top of the front fascia (4).
- Remove the fasteners (1) from above each headlight assembly.
- Release the sides of the front fascia (2) from the fender bracket. Repeat on the opposite side.
- With the use of a plastic pry tool or equivalent, release the grill from the metal clip (1), securing the grill to the fender. Repeat on the opposite side.
- If equipped, disconnect the wire harness connectors from the fog lamps.
- Remove the front fascia.