Front Bumper: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Remove left headlight and combination light assembly.




2. Repeat for right side.
3. Remove one nut from top of left side of bumper.




4. Repeat for right side.
5. Remove three fasteners from bottom of left mudguard.
6. Remove two fasteners from left side of under cover.
7. With pulling mudguard, remove one screw from left side of bumper.




8. Repeat for right side.




9. Remove four fasteners from bottom of bumper.
10. Remove six fasteners from top of bumper.
11. Remove two bolts from left-hand bumper stay.
12. Repeat for right side.
13. Remove front bumper.

REPAIR




1. Remove fasteners from face and reinforcement while bumper is on work bench.
2. Remove reinforcement and inspect bumper face for damage. Replace as required.
3. Remove foam and inspect foam for damage or deterioration. Replace as required.
4. Inspect reinforcement for damage. Replace as required.
5. Install foam.
6. Install reinforcement.
7. Install fasteners that secure reinforcement to bumper face.

INSTALLATION

Install front bumper in reverse order of removal.

Tighten bumper mounting bolts to
23-28 lb-ft (31-38 N.m, 3.2-3.9 kg-m)


Inspection and Replacement