Front Energy Absorber - Assembly, Ankle Catcher - Remove And Replace: Remove
- Remove the front fascia assembly. See FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA ASSEMBLY - FRONT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the front fascia harness, valance and grille from the front fascia assembly.
- Remove the LH bolt that attaches the bottom of the condenser fan module to the ankle catcher.NOTE: Lift the condenser fan module up to ease removal of the bolts.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 8 mm socket
- Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless hex driver
- 13 mm socket
- Loosen but do not remove the bolt that attaches the LH upper section of the front end carrier to the body.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- 13 mm socket
- 4 in extension
- Repeat step 2 through step 4 on the RH side of the vehicle.
- Move the front end carrier forward, then pull the ankle catcher downward to remove it from the vehicle.WARNING: The video(s) included in this procedure are meant as an overview for supplemental purposes only. Follow all of the steps listed in the procedure to avoid damage to components and/or personal injury.multimedia:A supplement to the article is available.