Front Bumper: Removal

CAUTION:

Handle bumper carefully to avoid damage to bumper face.
Do not damage body during removal or installation of bumper.
To avoid damage to bumper, lay removed bumper on sheet spread on the floor. Do not lay it directly on the floor.

Open hood.
Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Pull off front side of front mat guard to remove bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts
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Remove clip at bottom of bumper.

Fig 2: Removing Clip At Bottom Of Bumper
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Remove clip (A), and pull out bumper slightly.
Disconnect harness connector of fog light to remove bumper.

Fig 3: Removing Clip
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Remove Bumper energy absorber form from bumper beam.
CAUTION: E/A FOAM is easy to break. Do not apply excessive force to it during removal.

Fig 4: Removing Bumper Energy Absorber Form From Bumper Beam
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Remove bumper beam.

Fig 5: Removing Bumper Beam
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