Front Bumper: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENTHINT: The installation is in the reverse order of the removal. However, when there is a special point concerning the installation, it is indicated.
1. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER NO. 1
a. Remove the 2 clips and 2 bolts.
b. Remove the 2 screws and under cover.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Remove the 2 screws and 2 clips.
b. Partially remove the splash shield.
HINT: Do not remove the splash shield completely but partially so that the bumper cover can be removed.
3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
a. Put protective tape under the front fender.
b. w/ Headlamp washer:
1. Remove the washer hose clip.
2. Using a screwdriver, pull out the front washer nozzle.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Disconnect the fog lamp connectors.
d. Remove the 2 screws and 3 clips.
e. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the bumper cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE HEADLAMP WASHER ACTUATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (W/ HEADLAMP CLEANER)
a. Remove the 2 screws and actuator.
6. REMOVE HEADLAMP WASHER ACTUATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (W/ HEADLAMP CLEANER)
a. Remove the 2 screws and actuator.
7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.
9. REMOVE LASER RADAR SENSOR
a. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the wire harness clamp.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Disconnect the sensor connector.
c. Remove the sensor.
10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY NO. 2 LH
a. Remove the 3 screws and bumper stay.
11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER STAY NO. 2 RH
a. Remove the 3 screws and bumper stay.
12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER EXTENSION MOUNTING BRACKET
a. Remove the 2 bolts and mounting bracket.
13. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER GARNISH
a. Remove the 2 bolts.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the 7 clips and bumper garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
14. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY LH
a. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the fog lamp.
15. REMOVE FOG LAMP ASSEMBLY RH
a. Remove the nut and fog lamp.
16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH
a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the hole cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
18. REMOVE HEADLAMP MOUNTING BRACKET
19. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Install the reinforcement with the 6 bolts.
Torque: 77 N.m (780 kgf.cm, 57 ft.lbf)
20. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER
a. Install the bumper cover with the 2 screws and 3 clips.
b. Connect the fog lamp connectors.
21. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
a. Install the splash shield with the 2 screws and 2 clips.
22. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.