Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
- Remove the 4 clips and cool air intake duct seal.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOLDING LH
See step 1
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOLDING RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
- Using a screwdriver, turn the 2 pin hold clips 90° and remove the 2 pin hold clips.
- Partially remove the front fender liner LH.
HINT:
It is not necessary to fully remove the front fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
- Put protective tape around the front bumper cover.
- Remove the 11 screws and 2 clips.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*A except Sport Package *B for Sport Package *1 Protective Tape - - - Remove the front bumper seal bracket.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Protective Tape - Detach the 6 claws and guide and disconnect the front bumper cover as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose.
- Disconnect the No. 4 engine room wire connector.
- Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper cover.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*A except Sport Package *B for Sport Package *1 Protective Tape - -
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT EXTENSION LH
- Detach the 2 claws and remove the front bumper reinforcement extension LH.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT EXTENSION RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
- Detach the clamp and remove the cooler thermistor.
- w/ Air Suspension:
Remove the height control filter from the reinforcement.
- Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
- Remove the 2 clips.
- Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension lower crossmember.
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- Remove the 3 clips and radiator support opening cover.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
- Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° and remove the clip.
- Detach the claw and remove the front bumper side retainer LH.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER END RETAINER LH
- Remove the bolt.
- Detach the claw and remove the front bumper end retainer LH.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER END RETAINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.