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Bumper Beam - Front - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove And Install) .
  2. Use right-angle needle nose pliers, in conjunction with a large wrench or pliers to act as a fulcrum, to pry out the clips (x4) that attach the bumper beam foam to the bumper beam.
    WARNING: Use caution to avoid personal injury. Do not apply pressure to the foam.
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  3. Disconnect the front bumper accelerator sensor electrical connector.
    NOTE: DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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  4. Remove the bolt that attaches the front bumper accelerator sensor to the vehicle, and then remove the sensor from the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  5. Disconnect the front shotguns accelerator sensor electrical connector.
    NOTE: DO NOT push down on the red locking tab. Pull the tab away from the connector until the connector is unlocked, and then continue pulling to release the connector.
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  6. Remove the bolt that attaches the front shotguns accelerator sensor to the vehicle, and then remove the sensor from the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  7. Remove the front nuts that attach the front bumper beam to the carrier.

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

    • 15 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
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  8. Remove rear nuts that attach the front bumper beam to carrier.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the active shutter.

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

    • 15 mm deep socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 3 in extension
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  9. Remove the bolts that attach the front bumper beam to the vehicle, and then remove the assembly from the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • 6 in extension
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