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Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016] 

  2. DISCONNECT FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, turn the pin 90 degrees and remove the pin hold clip.
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      *1 Pin Hold Clip
      *a 90°
    2. Remove the 2 screws.
    3. Remove the clip.
    4. Remove the clip.
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    5. Pull back the edge of the front fender liner LH and disengage the 4 claws by pushing the area indicated by the arrow in the illustration with a finger.
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      *a Push
      NOTE:
      • Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front fender liner LH.
      • To avoid damaging the claws, do not forcibly pull the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly LH.
    6. Disengage the 2 clips and disconnect the front fender wheel opening moulding sub-assembly LH.
  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Apply protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
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      Protective Tape
    2. Remove the 8 screws.
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    3. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    4. Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.
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      HINT: 

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    5. w/o Fog Light:
      1. Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly, disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.
        NOTE:

        Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.

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        HINT: 

        Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    6. w/ Fog Light without Daytime Running Light:
      1. Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly, disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.
        NOTE:

        Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.

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        HINT: 

        Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    7. w/ Fog Light with Daytime Running Light:
      1. Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly, disengage the clamp and disconnect the 2 connectors.
        NOTE:

        Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.

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        HINT: 

        Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    8. Remove the 3 clips and front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
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