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Front Bumper Installation

  1. Connect the connectors.
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  2. Install the wiring harness clips.
  3. Move the front under cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and remove it.
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  4. Install the screws.
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  5. Install the front bumper to the front bumper slider in the order of the arrows shown in the illustration.
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  6. Install the screws.
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  7. Install the fasteners.
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  8. Temporarily tighten the screws.
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  9. Adjust the front bumper position so that the clearance between the front bumper and the hood is within the specification.
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    Standard clearance 

    1. 1.7-5.3 mm {0.07-0.20 in}
    2. 1.7-5.3 mm {0.07-0.20 in}
    3. 1.7-5.3 mm {0.07-0.20 in}
  10. Completely tighten the screws tightened temporarily in Step 8.
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  11. Measure the clearance between the front bumper and the hood and verify that it is within the standard clearance.
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    Standard clearance 

    1. 1.7-5.3 mm {0.07-0.20 in}
    2. 1.7-5.3 mm {0.07-0.20 in}
    3. 1.7-5.3 mm {0.07-0.20 in}
    • If not within the specification, repeat from Step  8 to Step  11 until the clearance between the front bumper and the hood is within the specification.
  12. Install the screws and fasteners.
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  13. Install the fasteners.
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  14. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)