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Front Bumper: Removal

CAUTION:
  • Handle bumper carefully to avoid damage to bumper face.
  • Do not damage body during removal or installation of bumper.
  • To avoid damage to bumper, lay removed bumper on sheet spread on the floor. Do not lay it directly on the floor.
  1. Open hood.
  2. Remove negative cable of battery.
  3. Pull off front side of front mud guard to remove bolts.
    Fig 1: Removing Mud Guard Bolts
    G02098498
  4. Remove clip at bottom of bumper.
    Fig 2: Removing Bumper Clips
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  5. Remove clip (A), and pull out bumper slightly.
  6. Disconnect electrical connector of fog light to remove bumper.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Fog Light Electrical Connector
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  7. Remove E/A FORM from bumper beam.
    CAUTION: E/A FORM is easy to break. Do not apply excessive force to it during removal.
    Fig 4: Removing E/A FORM From Bumper Beam
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  8. Remove bumper beam.
    Fig 5: Removing Bumper Beam
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