Front Bumper: Removal
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INLET AIR CLEANER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH
HINT.
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- Remove the 5 screws and clip, extension pad.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips
- 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
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT.
Use the same procedures described for the LH side
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
- Put protective tape around the front bumper
- Remove the 8 screws
- Detach the clip and remove the bumper seal bracket
HINT.
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side
- Detach the 6 claws and disconnect the front bumper as shown in the illustration
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side
- Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and No. 4 engine room main wire connector and remove the front bumper
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- Remove the energy absorber
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
- Disconnect the cooler thermistor connector
- Remove the height control cleaner from the reinforcement
- w/ Headlight Cleaner System.
Detach the 4 headlight cleaner hose clamps.
- Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER BUMPER ABSORBER
- Remove the absorber.
- REMOVE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
- Remove the 3 clips.
- Remove the 4 bolts and suspension crossmember.
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- Remove the 2 clips and radiator support opening cover.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
- Remove the screw.
- Detach the claws and remove the retainer.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH
- Remove the 2 screws and bumper bar reinforcement
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side