Front Splash Shield Replacement
Front Splash Shield ReplacementNOTE:
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the body.
- 4-door is shown; 2-door is similar.
1. Remove the front splash shield (A).
1. Remove the clip (B) that secure the front splash shield to the body.
2. Remove the clips (C) that secure the front inner fender (D) and the front splash shield to the body.
3. From under the front bumper (E), remove the clips (F) that secure the front bumper, the front inner fender, and the front splash shield to the body.
4. From under the front bumper, remove the clips (G) that secure the front bumper and the front splash shield to the body.
5. From under the body, remove the clips (H) that secure the front splash shield to the front subframe.
6. Release the hooks (I) of the front splash shield, then pull the splash shield out.
NOTE: To remove the clips, pry the inner clip up at the edge near the line (J) on its head.
2. Install the splash shield in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips into place securely.