ENERGY-ABSORBING FOAM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Front Energy-absorbing Foam

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].)

2.  Remove the set plate. (See SET PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Insert the flathead screwdriver shown in the figure, push fasteners for back side of front bumper reinforcement.

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5.  Pull the front energy-absorbing foam in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while detaching guides

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6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

7.  Adjust the front fog light aiming. (with front fog lights) (See FRONT FOG LIGHT AIMING.)

Rear Energy-absorbing Foam

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (WITHOUT i-stop)].)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear combination light (See REAR COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(2)  Rear splash shield (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Rear bumper (See REAR BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove fasteners.

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4.  Pull the energy-absorbing foam in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while detaching guides.

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5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.