Bumper cover, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Bumper Cover

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Removing

Disconnect release lever from lid lock. Refer to Release lever, removing .
Remove radiator grille. Refer to Radiator grill, removing and installing .
If equipped, remove covers - 7 - for headlight cleaning system from bumper cover and unclip.
Remove bolts - 5 - securing bumper cover - 1 - to wheel-housing - 4 -.

Unclip left air guide grille - 9 - and right air guide grille - 11 -.
Remove bolts connecting bumper cover - 1 - to sound insulation on left and front underbody.
Remove bolts - 2 -.
Remove bumper cover - 1 - from guide pieces - 3 - (left and right).

Disconnect connector from temperature sensor.
Remove spoiler - 8 - if necessary

Installing

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal.