Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Remove the mounting clip (A) and then remove the front bumper energy absorber (B).

Fig 1: Removing Front Bumper Energy Absorber Mounting Clip
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Remove the radiator upper cover (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator Upper Cover
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Remove the pantoscopic camera.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "PANTOSCOPIC CAMERA ")
Remove the radiator grill (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 3: Removing Radiator Grill Screws
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Replace any damage clips.