FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

When the front bumper is damaged or deformed due to an accident or contact with other objects, etc., or the bumper installation area on the body is repaired, it is necessary to perform millimeter wave radar sensor adjustment.

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PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. B004EX0

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  3. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. B004G5J

      Remove the 8 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. B004EVCC01
      B004FO9 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

    2. w/ Pre-collision System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

    3. B004F2OC01
      *1 Pin Hold Clip
      *a 90°

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

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    4. Remove the clip.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    5. B004F1B

      Remove the screw.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    6. B004FU3

      Remove the 8 screws.

    7. B004FI7

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    8. Remove the 2 clips.

    9. B004EGOC01
      *a Screwdriver
      B004FO9 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    10. w/ Fog Light:


      1. Pull the side of the front bumper assembly and disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.

        Note

        Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.

    11. Pull the side of the front bumper assembly and disconnect the 3 connectors.

      Note

      Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.

    12. B004E0R

      Disconnect the washer hose and drain the washer fluid.

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to collect the washer fluid.

    13. B004FRB

      Disengage the 8 guides and remove the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.