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Front Bumper Carrier - Assembly, Carrier Front End - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Position the front end carrier to the vehicle.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  3. Hand tighten the bolt that attaches the LH upper section of the front end carrier to the body, then repeat this step on the RH side.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  4. Torque the bolt that attaches the LH upper section of the front end carrier to the body, then repeat this step on the RH side.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  5. Torque the bolts (x2) that attach the front end carrier to the LH subframe crash can, then repeat this step on the RH side.

    16 N.m (11.8 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  6. Install the LH bolt that attaches the bottom of the condenser fan module to the ankle catcher, then repeat this step on the RH side.

    10 N.m (7.4 lbs-ft) 

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

    • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 8 mm socket
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar
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  7. Install the front end module harness. See FRONT BUMPER AND FRONT END HARNESSES - ASSEMBLY, HARNESS, FEM, PHX - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  8. Install the hood latch actuator. See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE - HOOD LATCH DOUBLE PULL SINGLE ACTUATOR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  9. Install the front bumper beam. See FRONT ENERGY ABSORBER - ASSEMBLY BUMPER BEAM - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Install the LH and RH front fascia reinforcements. See FRONT BUMPER CARRIER - REINFORCEMENT LH, FRONT FASCIA - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Install the front fascia. See FRONT BUMPER FASCIA - FASCIA ASSEMBLY - FRONT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .