Removal [09/2016 - 05/2019]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION
- Change the grille shutter control mode to maintenance mode.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2016 - ]
NOTE:Make sure to change the grille shutter control mode to maintenance mode to prevent the grill shutter from opening or closing when the power switch is off.
- Change the grille shutter control mode to maintenance mode.
- RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front bumper reinforcement sub-assembly is necessary.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
- Apply protective tape around the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
Protective Tape HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- Using a screwdriver, turn each pin 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.
*1 Pin Hold Clip *a 90 deg Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- Remove the screw.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- Remove the 10 screws.
- Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.
Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly and disconnect the connector.NOTE:
Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Remove in this Direction - w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System:
*A w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System - Disconnect the connector.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 4 clips.
- Remove the 2 bolts and front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
Remove in this Direction
- Apply protective tape around the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.