Front Bumper: Removal

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 7 clips and duct seal.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clips And Duct Seal
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REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.
2. Remove the 10 screws and under cover.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Engine Under Cover
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REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips.
2. Partially remove the fender liner.
  HINT:
  
  It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Fender Liner LH Clips
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REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE GARNISH
1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the 2 garnishes.
REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
  HINT:
  
  Put protective tape under the front fender.
2. Remove the 6 screws and 5 bolts.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Screws And Bolts
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3. Pull the bumper cover to detach the 3 claws on the LH side.
4. Pull the bumper cover to detach the 3 claws on the RH side and remove the bumper cover.
5. w/ Clearance sonar system: Disconnect the ultrasonic sensor connector.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Ultrasonic Sensor Connector
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REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
1. Remove the 4 clips and cover.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Clips And Cover
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
1. Remove the energy absorber.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Energy Absorber
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
1. Detach the clamp and remove the cooler thermistor from the reinforcement.
2. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Bolts And Reinforcement
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
1. Remove the screw.
2. Detach the 2 claws and remove the retainer.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Front Bumper Side Retainer LH
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.