Front Bumper (Exterior Body Panels): Replacement
HINT:
The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
- REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO.1
- Remove the 2 clips and 2 bolts.
- Remove the 2 screws and under cover.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY LH
- Remove the 2 screws and 2 clips.
- Partially remove the splash shield.
HINT:
Do not remove the splash shield completely but partially so that the bumper cover can be removed.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
- Put protective tape under the front fender.
- w/ Headlamp washer:
- Remove the washer hose clip.
- Using a screwdriver, pull out the front washer nozzle.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Disconnect the fog lamp connectors.
- Remove the 2 screws and 3 clips.
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the bumper cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE HEADLAMP WASHER ACTUATOR SUB-ASSY LH (W/ HEADLAMP CLEANER)
- Remove the 2 screws and actuator.
- REMOVE HEADLAMP WASHER ACTUATOR SUB-ASSY RH (W/ HEADLAMP CLEANER)
- Remove the 2 screws and actuator.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
- Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
- REMOVE LASER RADAR SENSOR
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the wire harness clamp.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Remove the sensor.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the wire harness clamp.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY NO. 2 LH
- Remove the 3 screws and bumper stay.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY NO. 2 RH
- Remove the 3 screws and bumper stay.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION MOUNTING BRACKET
- Remove the 2 bolts and mounting bracket.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER GARNISH
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 7 clips and bumper garnish.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSY LH
- Disengage the 2 claws and remove the fog lamp.
- REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSY RH
- Remove the nut and fog lamp.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH
- Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the hole cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE HEADLAMP MOUNTING BRACKET
- INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT (a) Install the reinforcement with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 77 N.m (780 kgf.cm, 57 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER
- Install the bumper cover with the 2 screws and 3 clips.
- Connect the fog lamp connectors.
- INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY LH
- Install the splash shield with the 2 screws and 2 clips.
- INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.