FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A00DSOB

      Remove the clip and engine room side cover.

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

    Note


    • w/ Navigation system (for HDD):

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

  3. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


    1. A00DQR1

      Remove the 8 clips and radiator support opening cover.

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR

    A003AY7

    1. Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.

  5. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

    A003BO7

    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the pin hold clip as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the screw.

      Tech Tips

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

    3. A003BMME01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front bumper cover.

    4. Remove the bolt, 2 clips and 9 screws.

    5. A003B9T

      Detach the 10 claws and remove the front bumper cover.

    6. w/ Fog Light:

      Detach the 10 claws, disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the bumper cover.

    7. w/ Headlight Cleaner System:

      Detach the 10 claws, disconnect the headlight cleaner hose and remove the bumper cover.

  6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

    A003CHP

    1. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.

  7. REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT LH


    1. for Halogen Headlight:

      Remove the headlight unit Click here.

    2. for HID Headlight:

      Remove the headlight unit Click here.

  8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT UNIT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT

    A003C79

    1. Detach the 6 clamps.

    2. Remove the 8 bolts and front bumper reinforcement.

  10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

    A003CY5

    1. Remove the 2 screws.

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

  11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH


    1. Remove the 3 bolts and front wheel opening extension pad.

      A003D6GE01

  13. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.