Front Bumper: Service and Repair
REPLACEMENTHINT: Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But the installation is indicated only when it has a point.
1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts and clip.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the radiator grille.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
a. Remove the 6 screws and 2 clips.
b. Disengage the hook, and remove the front bumper cover.
c. w/ Fog light:
Disconnect the fog light connectors.
3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
b. Remove the 4 nuts and front bumper reinforcement.
5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET LH
6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE MOUNTING BRACKET RH
7. REMOVE FRONT LH SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (W/ FRONT SPOILER)
a. Remove the screw and 4 retainers.
b. Disengage the clip and front LH spoiler.
c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
8. REMOVE FRONT RH SPOILER SUB-ASSEMBLY (W/ FRONT SPOILER)
9. REMOVE FOG LIGHT UNIT LH (W/ FOG LIGHT)
a. Remove the nut and fog light unit.
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
10. REMOVE FOG LIGHT UNIT RH (W/ FOG LIGHT)
11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER LH (W/O FOG LIGHT)
12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER HOLE COVER RH (W/O FOG LIGHT)
13. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
a. Install the front bumper reinforcement with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 36 N.m (367 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf)
14. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Install the radiator grille with the 2 bolts and clip
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)