Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

Bumper Cover - Front

Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the 4 upper front bumper cover pin-type retainers.

3. Remove the 2 upper front bumper cover bolts.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).


4. Remove the 2 front bumper cover pin-type retainers located in the front bumper opening just below the license plate position.

5. NOTE: The lower air deflector will be removed with the front bumper cover.

Remove the 3 lower air deflector pin-type retainers.


6. Remove the 6 fender splash shield screws (3 each side).

7. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamps electrical connector.

8. If equipped, disconnect the front parking aid electrical connector.

9. NOTE: The rearward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward to release it from the bumper cover mounting reinforcement.

Remove the front bumper cover.


10. Inspect the bumper cover brackets for damage. If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting reinforcements.





11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Transfer all necessary components.