Removing The Front Bumper Cover

Fig 1: Identifying Air Baffle Screws

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Remove the 3 screws securing the air baffle in the bottom edge of the bumper cover.

Fig 2: Locating Clips

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Remove: 

• the 5 clips
• the 2 screws (1).

Fig 3: Locating Side Screws

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Remove the 5 screws on each side.

Fig 4: Identifying Washer Jet Cover

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Remove the 2 covers for the washer jets.

HINT: Carefully grip the cover. Pull out the cover until its catch becomes accessible from underneath. Press up the catch and remove the cover. Do not damage the painted surfaces or the washer jets. 

Fig 5: Identifying Bumper Removal

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Disconnect both ends of the bumper cover. Grip the bumper cover inside the fender liner. Carefully pull out the bumper cover until the 2 catches on the inside release.

Pull the bumper cover forwards until the remaining 2 catches located under the lamps release. Lift out the bumper cover.

Disconnect the connectors for fog lamps, if applicable.