Front Bumper: Installation

Installation of the front bumper cover

Connect each connector.

Securely align the cutout portion exclusively provided for positioning on the front bumper side with the positioning rib on the front bumper front support side.

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Engage the 5 claws equipped under the headlight ASSY.

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Engage the 3 claws equipped under the fender.

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Check the engagement of the claws (a).
NOTE:
1. Pull the installation section of the side turn light to the outside to release the claw (b).
2. Pull out the bumper cover from the condition described above at a right angle to the surface by 20 to 30 mm (0.79 to 1.18 in).
3. When the claw (a) is securely engaged, go to Step (7). If the claw (a) is disengaged, return to Step (4) to perform the claw engagement again.
Install the clip.
NOTE: Perform same procedures for the RH side.
Install the 4 clips.
NOTE: Perform same procedures for the RH side.
Install the 7 clips.
Install the 2 bolts.
Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}

Installation of the front bumper retainer UPR
1. Using the 5 bolts, install the front bumper retainer UPR.
  Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}
2. Install the 2 clips.
Installation of the front side marker light ASSY LH (Refer to INSTALLATION )
Installation of the front side marker light ASSY RH
NOTE: Install the part in the same manner as LH side.
Preliminary operation for adjusting the fog light beams (when there are fog lights) (Refer to ADJUSTMENT )
Adjusting the fog light beams (when there are fog lights) (Refer to ADJUSTMENT )
Inspection of the fog light beams (when there are fog lights) (Refer to ADJUSTMENT )