Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

FRONT FASCIA

REMOVAL - JR-41 (Sedan)

It is not necessary to remove the headlamp assemblies to remove the front bumper fascia.

1. Release hood latch and open hood.

Fig. 1:

2. Remove fasteners attaching fascia to front splash shields (Fig.1).
3. Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands. Refer to Vehicle Lifting, for proper hoisting and jacking procedures.
4. Remove inner wheelhouse front wheel house splash shield as necessary to access nut attaching fascia wings to fender.
5. Remove fasteners attaching top of fascia to upper crossmember.
6. Remove fasteners attaching bottom of fascia to radiator closure panel and to brake ducts.
7. Remove screws attaching fascia to front fenders.
8. Slide fascia forward to disengage hooks attaching fascia to bottom of fender.
9. Remove fascia from vehicle.
10. Disengage fog lamp wire connector from body harness, if equipped.

INSTALLATION - JR-41 (Sedan)

1. Ensure that energy management foam is properly installed in front fascia.
2. Engage fog lamp wire connector to body wire harness, if equipped.
3. Place fascia on position on vehicle (Fig. 1).
4. Install fasteners attaching fascia to front fenders.
5. Install fasteners attaching bottom of fascia to radiator closure panel and brake ducts.
6. Install fasteners attaching top of fascia to upper crossmember.
7. Install front wheelhouse splash shields.