Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation: Front
WARNING:
- Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.
- Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hood using a piece of wood to prevent it from falling.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the following parts:
- Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Front energy-absorbing form (See ENERGY-ABSORBING FORM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Washer tank (See WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Horn (See HORN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Set the electric power steering oil pump component out of the way. (See ELECTRIC POWER STEERING OIL PUMP COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the bolt A.
- Remove the bolt B.
- Remove the bolt C.
- Remove the front bumper reinforcement in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.