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Front Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:
  • Have an assistant help you when removing the front bumper.
  • Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the front bulkhead cover (see FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the front bumper (A):
    • Remove the bolts (B) and clips (C) securing the front bumper, inner fender (D) and splash shield (E).
    • Remove the screws (F), then pull both side wheel arch portions of the bumpers outward to detach them from the side clips (G).
    • With the help of an assistant, pull the front bumper forward to release the hooks (H) from both corner upper beams (I), then remove the front bumper
    Fig 1: Removing Front Bumper
    G01505982Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. If necessary, detach the rear bumpers step (K).
  4. Remove the bolts (A,B), then remove the front bumper (C) and both corner upper beams (D), if necessary, remove the absorber (E).
    Fig 2: Removing Absorber
    G01505983Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the front bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Make sure the front engages the side clips, and the hooks (of the center and corner upper beams) on each side securely.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
    • Push the clips into place securely.