Front Bumper Cover: Installing

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Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Disconnect the connectors from any electrical components.

-- With the assistance of a second technician, guide the front bumper cover -1- parallel onto the guide on the lock carrier.

-- Push the front bumper cover -1- into the guides on the left and right fenders until it locks.

-- Install the front bumper cover -1- in the striker pin in the mount next to the left and right headlamp.

-- Pay attention to the parallel alignment and the gap dimensions.

-- Attach and tighten bolts -2-, -3- and -4-.

-- Install the front trim, refer to RADIATOR GRILLE/FRONT TRIM .