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Removal and Replacement






Front Bumper Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Front Grille

1. Apply protective tape (A) to the front grille lower trim (B).






2. Remove the clips (C) and detach the hooks (D).





3. Insert a shop towel (A) between the front grille (B) and the front grille lower trim (C).





4. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver (A) into the opening at the front grille (B), then turn the screwdriver to detach the clip (C). Repeat this step on the opposite side.





5. Remove the front grille (A).

2. Front Wheel Arch Protector Front Side As Needed - Both Sides









NOTE: Repeat on the opposite side.

1. Remove the screws (A) and the clips (B) securing the front wheel arch protector (C).

2. Carefully pry out the clip portions of the wheel arch protector with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (D, E), then detach the wheel arch protector front side as needed.

3. Put a shop towel (F) in the opening between the front wheel arch protector and the front fender.

3. Front Bumper





1. Remove the screws (A), the bolts (B), and the clips (C) securing the front bumper (D).





2. Pull out the front bumper (A) from the side spacer (B). Repeat this step on the opposite side.





3. Detach the clip (A). Repeat this step on the opposite side.





4. With the help of an assistant, pull out both sides of the front bumper (A) from the upper beam (B).





5. With the help of an assistant, disconnect the connectors (A), then remove the front bumper (B).

Installation

1. Front Bumper





1. With the help of an assistant, connect the connectors (A), then install the front bumper (B).





2. With the help of an assistant, install both sides of the front bumper (A) to the upper beam (B).





3. Push the front bumper (A) until the clip (B) snaps into place. Repeat this step on the opposite side.





4. Install the front bumper (A) to the side spacer (B). Repeat this step on the opposite side.





5. Install the screws (A), the bolts (B), and the clips (C) securing the front bumper (D).

2. Front Wheel Arch Protector Front Side As Needed - Both Sides





1. Install the front wheel arch protector (A), then install the screws (B) and the clips (C). Make sure the clips (D, E) snap into place securely. Repeat this step on the opposite side.

3. Front Grille





1. Install the front grille (A) by pushing on the clip areas until the clips snap into place.

2. Install the clips (B).