Fascia Assembly - Front (HW4) - Remove And Replace: Install

Put the new front fascia assembly on a padded workbench.

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Locate the scribe lines on the front fascia assembly for the heater grid installation.

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Clean the installation area with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) wipes.
NOTE: Allow 1 minute for dry time before continuing to the next step.

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Remove the adhesive backing on the LH side of the radar heater, align the bottom corner onto the scribe lines, and then adhere the bottom portion of the radar heater onto the front fascia assembly.
NOTE: Make sure to not leave any creases or bubbles as grid is adhered to the front fascia assembly.

NOTE: Alignment of the grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.

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Remove the adhesive backing on the center of the radar heater, 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 as grid is adhered to the front fascia assembly.

NOTE: Alignment of the grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.

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Remove the adhesive backing on the RH side of the radar heater, 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 as grid is adhered to the front fascia assembly.

NOTE: Alignment of the grid along the scribe lines is key to radar operation.

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Inspect the radar heater grid for bubbles and creases.
NOTE: Make sure the radar heater is fully adhered onto the front fascia.

NOTE: Maximum bubble diameter is 10 mm.

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Secure the radar heater electrical harness with hook.

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Fasten the tabs (x4) that attach the T badge support to the front fascia assembly.

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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 bit
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Fasten the tabs (x11) that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly.

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Install the screws (x2) that attach the front fascia grille to the front fascia assembly.
3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 bit
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Install the nuts (x2) that attach the valance to the front fascia assembly.
3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 10 mm socket
NOTE: Interlock the valance tabs with the fascia tabs.

NOTE: Secure the LH and RH corners of the valance to the front fascia assembly.

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Fasten the push clips (x8) that attach the valance to the front fascia assembly.
NOTE: Hold the fascia tabs flush with the valance if necessary.

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Fasten the retaining tabs (x4), and then install the screws (x3) that attach the LH front fog light. Repeat this step for the RH front fog light.
1.8 N.m (1.3 lbs-ft)

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Torx T25 bit
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Fasten the clips (x10) that attach the electrical harness to the front fascia assembly.

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Connect the pedestrian warning speaker electrical connector, and then secure it with the edge clip.
NOTE: Engage the locking tab.

NOTE: The edge clip is located on the RH ride of the front fascia valance.

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Connect the radar heater electrical connector.
NOTE: Engage the locking tab.

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Connect the front BLE module electrical connector.
NOTE: Engage the locking tab.

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Install the LV jumper wires (x2) to the tow hook cover.
NOTE: Make sure that both wire terminals are fully seated behind the retaining tabs.

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Connect the LH front fog light electrical connector. Repeat this step for the RH side.
NOTE: Engage the locking tab.

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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) .