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Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

REMOVAL

1. Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper.
2. Support bumper reinforcement on a suitable lifting device.

Fig. 3:




3. Remove nuts attaching reinforcement to the rail assembly (Fig. 3).
4. Remove bumper reinforcement from vehicle.
5. Remove bolt attaching energy absorbers to beam, and peal energy absorbers from beam, if equipped.

INSTALLATION

1. Install energy absorbers to beam and install attaching bolt.
2. Place bumper reinforcement in position (Fig. 3).
3. Support bumper reinforcement on a suitable lifting device.
4. Install nuts attaching reinforcement to rail assembly.
5. Install front fascia.