Removal

EXTERIOR: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal
4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH Removal
5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
6. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL Removal
7. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING LH
9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER WHEEL OPENING MOULDING RH
HINT: Use the procedure described for the LH side.

10. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD LH

(a) for 2WD:
Remove the 3 screws and extension pad.

(b) for AWD:
Remove the 6 screws and extension pad.
11. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD RH
HINT: Use the procedure described for the LH side.

12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, turn the 2 pin hold clips 90° and remove the 2 pin hold clips.
(b) Partially remove the fender liner.
HINT: It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper assembly can be removed later.

13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT: Use the procedure described for the LH side.

14. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

(a) Put protective tape around the front bumper.
(b) Remove the 8 screws.

(d) Detach the 6 claws and disconnect the front bumper as shown in the illustration.
HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

(e) Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors and remove the front bumper.
(f) W/ Intuitive Parking Assist System:
Disconnect the No. 4 engine room main wire connector and remove the front bumper.

15. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER
(a) Remove the energy absorber.

16. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT
(a) Disconnect the cooler thermistor connector.
(b) W/ Air Suspension:
Remove the height control cleaner from the reinforcement.
(c) W/ Headlight Cleaner System:
Detach the headlight cleaner hose clamps.
(d) Remove the 6 bolts and reinforcement.

17. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER LOWER ABSORBER
(a) Remove the lower absorber.

18. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CROSSMEMBER
(a) Remove the 3 clips.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and lower crossmember.

19. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
(a) Remove the 2 clips and radiator support opening cover.

20. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH
(a) Remove the screw.
(b) Detach the claws and remove the retainer.
21. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT: Use the procedure described for the LH side.

22. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT LH
(a) Remove the 2 screws and bumper bar reinforcement.
23. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER BAR REINFORCEMENT RH
HINT: Use the procedure described for the LH side.