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Front Bumper: Service and Repair

FRONT BUMPER

Exploded View

EXT-12 Exploded View (Part 1):




EXT-12 Exploded View (Part 2):






Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Bumper fascia is made of resin. Do not apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.

1. Fully open hood assembly.




2. Remove clips (A) of front bumper fascia upper side.
3. Remove radiator core support ornament.




4. Remove clips (A) of hood seal assembly (side) LH/RH with remover tool (B), and then remove hood seal assembly located front portion.




5. Remove bolts (A), and then remove bumper bracket (1).




6. Remove bolts (A) of fixing engine lower cover and front fender protector.




7. Remove fender protector (front) mounting bolts and clips, and then remove screw (A) of fixing bumper fascia left and right side.




8. Pull the bumper fascia side toward the vehicle side to disengage the fitting of bumper side bracket and bumper fascia side.
9. Remove bumper fascia assembly.

CAUTION: When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.

10. Remove the following parts after removing bumper fascia.
- Front grille
- Hood seal assembly (front)
- License plate bracket
- Front bumper side bracket (LH/RH)
- Front bumper side stiffener (LH/RH)
- Front bumper finisher

11. Remove bumper energy absorber.
12. Remove bumper reinforcement mounting nuts and bolts, and then remove bumper reinforcement with power tool.

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: After installing, perform fitting adjustment.