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Valance - Front Fascia - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. Raise the vehicle Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
  3. Remove the bolts and clips that attach the front fascia valance to the front aero shield.

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

    • 10 mm socket
    • 4 in extension
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  4. Release the three clips that attach the LH wheelhouse liner to the valance and front fascia.
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  5. Release the three clips that attach the RH wheelhouse liner to the valance and front fascia.
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  6. Release the electrical harness from the top of the front fascia valance, and then disconnect the electrical harness from the pedestrian warning speaker.
    CAUTION: 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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  7. Release the eight clips that attach the valance to the front fascia.
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  8. Remove the two nuts that attach the valance to the front fascia near the wheelhouse liners, and then remove the valance from the vehicle.

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

    • 10 mm deep socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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