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Removal








EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL





1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and screw.
(b) Turn the clip indicated by the arrow in the illustration to remove the fender splash shield.
2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

3. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL Removal

4. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
(a) Put protective tape around the bumper cover.





(b) Using a T30 "TORX" socket, remove the 6 screws.





(c) Remove the 3 clips, 4 screws and 4 bolts.
(d) Detach the 10 claws, disconnect the No. 4 engine room wire connector and remove the bumper cover.









(e) w/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose and remove the bumper cover.






6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
(a) Remove the energy absorber.






7. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 6 nuts and reinforcement.






8. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 4 nuts and bumper extension.
9. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 BUMPER EXTENSION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Detach the 3 clips and remove the side support.
11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE SUPPORT RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

12. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

13. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.





14. REMOVE FRONT UPPER CENTER BUMPER RETAINER
(a) Remove the 3 bolts and bumper retainer.