Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

FRONT FASCIA

REMOVAL - JR-27 (Convertible)

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

1. Release hood latch and open hood.
2. Remove fasteners attaching top of grille to headlamp adapter assembly (Fig.2).
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 bottom of fascia to radiator closure panel and to brake ducts.
6. Remove screws attaching fascia to front fenders.
7. Slide fascia forward and separate fascia from vehicle.
8. Disengage fog lamp wire connectors from back of fog lamps, if so equipped.

INSTALLATION - JR-27 (Convertible)

Fig. 3:

1. Ensure that energy management foam is properly installed in front fascia (Fig.3).
2. Engage fog lamp wire connectors to back of fog lamps, if so equipped.

Fig. 2:

3. Position fascia on vehicle and slide rearward, being careful to ensure that the grille slides under hood latch (Fig. 2).
4. Install fasteners attaching bottom of fascia to radiator closure panel and brake ducts.
5. Install fasteners attaching top of fascia to upper crossmember.
6. Install front wheelhouse splash shields.