Removal

EXTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

(a) Remove the 9 clips and radiator support opening cover.





2. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION

(a) Remove the 2 hood center cushions.





3. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.





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HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(b) Using a screwdriver, turn the pins 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.





HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(c) Remove the screw and front bumper seal bracket.





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NOTICE:
Do not pull the front bumper assembly until the front bumper seal bracket is removed, or the front bumper assembly may be damaged.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(d) Remove the 6 screws.





(e) Remove the 2 bolts.





(f) Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.

(g) Disengage the 2 claws.





NOTICE:
Make sure that the front bumper seal bracket is removed, or the front bumper assembly may be damaged.

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

(h) Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.





(i) w/ Wire Harness:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

(j) w/ Headlight Cleaner System:

(1) Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose and drain the washer fluid.





HINT
Use a container to collect the washer fluid.

(k) Remove the front bumper assembly.