FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH

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2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH

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3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL

   

   
   

   1. Remove the 4 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH

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6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

7. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

   
   

   1. for 2WD:

      Remove the 2 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.

   2. for AWD:

      Remove the 5 screws and front wheel opening extension pad LH.

      

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      *A

      for 2WD

      *B

      for AWD

8. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

   

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   *1	Protective Tape

   
   

   1. Using a screwdriver, turn the 2 pin hold clips 90° and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

   2. Partially remove the front fender liner LH.

      Tech Tips

      It is not necessary to fully remove the front fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later.

10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

    
    

    1. Put protective tape around the front bumper cover.

    2. Remove the 11 screws and 2 clips.

       

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       *A	except Sport Package	*B	for Sport Package
       *1	Protective Tape	-	-

    3. 

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       *1	Protective Tape

       Remove the front bumper seal bracket.

       Tech Tips

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

    4. Detach the 6 claws and guide and disconnect the front bumper cover as shown in the illustration.

       Tech Tips

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

    5. Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose.

    6. Disconnect the No. 4 engine room wire connector.

    7. Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper cover.

       

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       *A	except Sport Package	*B	for Sport Package
       *1	Protective Tape	-	-

12. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

    
    

    1. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

       

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       *A

       except Sport Package

       *B

       for Sport Package

13. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT EXTENSION LH

    

    
    

    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the front bumper reinforcement extension LH.

14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT EXTENSION RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

    

    
    

    1. Detach the clamp and remove the cooler thermistor.

    2. w/ Air Suspension:

       Remove the height control filter from the reinforcement.

    3. Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.

16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER

    
    

    1. Remove the front bumper lower absorber.

       

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       *A

       except Sport Package

       *B

       for Sport Package

17. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER

    

    
    

    1. Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and front suspension lower crossmember.

18. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

    

    
    

    1. Remove the 3 clips and radiator support opening cover.

19. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

    

    
    

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

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

20. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

21. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER END RETAINER LH

    

    
    

    1. Remove the bolt.

    2. Detach the claw and remove the front bumper end retainer LH.

22. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER END RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.