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Front Bumper: Service and Repair




Bumper - Front

Removal and Installation









1. Remove the valence panel in the following sequence.

1. Remove the A/C condenser air deflector.

2. Remove the 7 front bumper-to-valence panel screws.

3. Remove the 8 pushpin retainers.

4. Remove the wiring harness retainer for the block heater cord.

2. NOTE: An assistant is required to remove the front bumper.
Remove the front bumper in the following sequence.

1. Remove the 4 nuts.

2. Remove the 4 bolts and remove the bumper.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.