FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH

    1. B388432

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Detach the clamp and remove the front fender front splash shield LH.

  2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

    1. B403700C01

      *A

      for Type A

      *B

      for Type B

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. B335640E01

      Using a screwdriver, turn the pin hold clip 90° and remove the pin hold clip and screw.

      Tip:

      Use the same procedure for both pin hold clips and screws.

    3. B335641C02

      *1

      Center Hood Cushion

      *2

      Radiator Grille Protector

      Remove the center hood cushion and 2 radiator grille protectors.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and clip.

    5. B335642C01

      *1

      Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front bumper cover.

    6. B335643C01

      *1

      Protective Tape

      Detach the 8 claws and remove the front bumper cover.

    7. w/ Fog Light:

      Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.

    8. w/ Headlight Cleaner System:

      Disconnect the headlight washer hose, and then drain the washer fluid.

      Tip:

      Use a container to collect the washer fluid.

  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER NO. 2 ENERGY ABSORBER

    1. B335644

      Remove the front bumper No. 2 energy absorber.

  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER CENTER STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B335647

    1. Remove the clip.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and front bumper center stay sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

    1. B335645

      Detach the 3 clamps.

    2. Remove the 8 bolts and front bumper reinforcement.

  7. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH

    1. for Halogen Headlight:

      Click here

    2. for HID Headlight:

      Click here

  8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

    B344658E01

    1. Using a screwdriver, turn the clip 90° and remove the clip.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Detach the claw and remove the front bumper side retainer LH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER UPPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B335648

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front bumper upper reinforcement sub-assembly.