FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION (for HID Headlight)

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for HID Headlight)

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A004STW

      Remove the 7 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER


    1. A004OZAE01

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

      Tech Tips

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

    2. A004O6I

      Remove the 9 screws.

    3. A004Q0V

      Remove the 2 clips and 3 bolts.

    4. A004PR9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front bumper cover.

    5. A004OYQ

      Detach the 10 claws and remove the front bumper cover.

    6. w/ Fog Light:

      Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.

    7. w/ Headlight Cleaner System:

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

      Tech Tips

      Use a container to collect the washer fluid.

  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER


    1. A004RVB

      Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

  6. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. for Halogen Headlight:

      Click here

    2. for HID Headlight:

      Click here

  7. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT


    1. A004R5R

      w/ Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System:

      Disconnect the connector and detach the 3 clamps.

    2. A004TET

      Disconnect the 3 connectors and detach the 5 clamps.

    3. A004S7Z

      Remove the 8 bolts and front bumper reinforcement.

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH


    1. A004R1X

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the front bumper side retainer.

  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH


    1. A004TAFE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A Type A
      *B Type B

      Remove the 3 bolts and front wheel opening extension pad.

  12. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.