Removal and Replacement

Bumper Cover - Front

Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Prior to removal of the front bumper cover, place tape at the corners of the bumper cover and below the headlamps to prevent damage to the paint.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the 6 pushpins from inside the front splash shield (3 each side).

3. Remove the 4 fender splash shield-to-air deflector bolts (2 each side).
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).





4. Remove the 3 air deflector bolts.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

5. Remove the 2 front bumper cover center pushpins from the front bumper cover.





6. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.

7. If equipped, disconnect the front parking aid sensor harness.

8. Remove the 2 bolts that attach the grille to the radiator support bracket.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).





9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Position the front bumper cover.

- Push inward on the sides of the bumper cover near the bottom corner of the headlamp until the bumper cover snap onto the bumper slides.