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.
- Remove the front bulkhead cover (see FRONT GRILLE REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the front bumper (A):
- 1 Remove the bolts (B) and clips (C) securing the front bumper, inner fender (D) and splash shield (E).
- 2 Remove the screws (F), then pull both side wheel arch portions of the bumpers outward to detach them from the side clips (G).
- 3 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
- If necessary, detach the rear bumpers step (K).
- Remove the bolts (A,B), then remove the front bumper (C) and both corner upper beams (D), if necessary, remove the absorber (E).
- 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.