Front Bumper: Removal
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH
- Remove the 3 screws and extension pad.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
- Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 clips.
- Partially remove the fender liner.
HINT:
It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
- Put protective tape around the front bumper.
- Remove the 8 screws.
- Detach the clip and remove the bumper seal bracket.
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- Detach the 6 claws and disconnect the front bumper as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper.
- w/ Intuitive Parking Assist System:
Disconnect the No. 4 engine room main wire connector and remove the front bumper.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
- Remove the energy absorber.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
- Disconnect the cooler thermistor connector.
- w/ Air Suspension:
Remove the height control cleaner from the reinforcement.
- w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Detach the headlight cleaner hose clamps.
- Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ABSORBER LOWER
- Remove the absorber lower.
- REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER LOWER
- Remove the 3 clips.
- Remove the 4 bolts and suspension crossmember lower.
- REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
- Remove the 2 clips and radiator support opening cover.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
- Remove the screw.
- Detach the claws and remove the retainer.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH
- Remove the 2 screws and bumper bar reinforcement.
- REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.