Fascia Assembly - Front (HW3) - Remove And Replace: Install
- Place the front fascia assembly on a padded workbench.
- Locate the scribe lines on front fascia assembly for the new radar heater grid installation.
- Clean the installation area with IPA wipes.NOTE: Allow 1 minute for dry time.
- Remove the adhesive backing on the LH side of the radar heater grid, align the bottom corner onto the scribe lines, and then adhere the bottom portion onto front fascia assembly.NOTE: Make sure to not leave any creases or bubbles while adhering to the fascia. Alignment of heater grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.
- Remove the adhesive backing on the center of radar heater grid, align the bottom onto the scribe line, and then adhere the middle portion onto the front fascia assembly.NOTE: Make sure to not leave any creases or bubbles while adhering to the fascia. Alignment of grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.
- Remove the adhesive backing on the RH side of the radar heater grid, align the bottom onto the scribe line, and then fully set both sides onto the front fascia assembly.NOTE: Make sure to not leave any creases or bubbles while adhering to the fascia. Alignment of grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.
- Inspect the radar heater grid for bubbles and creases.NOTE: Make sure the radar heater is fully adhered to the front fascia. Maximum bubble diameter is 10 mm.
- Install the radar heater harness into the front fascia assembly.
- Install the T-badge support onto the front fascia assembly.
- Install the screw that attaches the T-badge support to the front fascia assembly.
3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft)
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
- Install the front fascia grille onto the front fascia assembly.
- Install the screws (x2) that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
- Position the valance onto the front fascia assembly, and then install the nuts (x2) that attach the valance to the fascia assembly.NOTE: Interlock the valance tabs with the fascia tabs.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm deep socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- Install clips (x8) that attach the valance to the front fascia assembly.NOTE: Hold the fascia tabs flush with the valance if necessary.
- Install LH front fascia lamp assemblyNOTE: 4x retaining tabs, 3x screws, T25, 2.8 N.m
- Install the RH front fascia lamp assembly onto the front fascia assembly, and then install the screws (x3) that attach the lamp to the fascia.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 socket
- Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
- 4 in extension
- Install the parking sensors (x6) onto the front fascia assembly.NOTE: Sensors S1 and S6 (arrowed in image) are different from S2-S5 (circled in image).
- Position the harness onto the front fascia assembly, and then install the clips that attach the harness to the fascia.
- Install the clip that attaches the pedestrian warning speaker wiring harness to the front fascia assembly, connect the speaker electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Connect the radar heater electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Connect the front BLE assembly electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Install the LV jumper wires onto the tow hook cover.NOTE: Ensure both wire terminals are fully seated behind the retaining tabs.
- Connect the LH fascia lamp electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Connect the RH fascia lamp electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Connect the parking sensor electrical connector, and then engage the connector lock.
- Install the front fascia assembly. See Fascia Assembly - Front (Remove And Install) .
- Install the front license plate base bracket and front license plate molding painted bracket that was removed from the old fascia onto the new fascia. See Base Bracket - License Plate - Front (Remove and Replace) .