Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal and Replacement

FRONT BUMPER

Front Bumper:





REMOVAL

1. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE





a. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws and remove the 4 clips labeled A, 2 clips labeled B and grille.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





a. Remove the screw and 3 clips.
b. Partially remove the fender liner.

HINT: It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner completely. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed.

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Using the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER





a. Put protective tape under the front fender.
b. Remove the 6 screws.
c. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the bumper cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

d. w/ Fog light:
Disconnect the 2 connectors.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER
a. Install the bumper cover with the 6 screws.

Torque: 5.5 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

2. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
3. INSTALL FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
4. INSTALL RADIATOR GRILLE