Front Bumper: Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the fender liner retainer.
2. Remove the screw, nut and bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Screw, Nut And Bolt
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3. w/Splash Shield:
  Remove the front fender splash shield LH.
4. Partially remove the fender liner.
  HINT:
  
  It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed later.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
1. Remove the 2 clips.
2. Partially remove the radiator support opening cover.
  HINT:
  
  It is not necessary to fully remove the radiator support opening cover. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed later.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Support Opening Cover Clips
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REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR
1. Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Radiator Grille Protectors
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
1. Remove the 8 screws.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Screws
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2. Apply protective tape under the front fender and headlight.
3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Bumper Cover Claws
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4. w/Fog Light:
  Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.
5. Using a clip remover, remove the hood cushion center.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Hood Cushion Center
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6. Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and remove the front bumper cover.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Front Bumper Cover Clips
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REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
1. Remove the absorber.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Front Bumper Energy Absorber
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER RETAINER
1. Remove the bolt and retainer.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Front Bumper Retainer
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Detach 5 clamps and remove the wire harness.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
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2. Remove the 8 bolts and reinforcement.
  
  Fig 11: Identifying Bolts And Reinforcement
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Using a screwdriver, detach the clip and remove the bumper side retainer.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Front Bumper Side Retainer
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REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.