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Bumper Beam - Front - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. See RAISE VEHICLE - 2 POST LIFT .
  2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the hood latch cover. See COVER - HOOD LATCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the front fascia assembly. See FASCIA - FRONT (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  7. Remove the LH front airbag sensor. See SENSOR - IMPACT ACCELEROMETER - FRONT BUMPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Remove the center front airbag sensor. See SENSOR - IMPACT ACCELEROMETER - FRONT BUMPER - CENTER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the RH front airbag sensor. See SENSOR - IMPACT ACCELEROMETER - FRONT BUMPER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Remove and discard the bolts that attach the front bumper with the energy absorbers to the crash cans.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 15 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
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  11. Carefully remove the front bumper with the energy absorbers from the vehicle.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the body when prying the front bumper.
    NOTE: Slightly tap the front bumper with a dead blow hammer to assist with removal of the front bumper.
  12. Remove the foam from the front bumper.
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