Front Bumper: Service and Repair

FRONT BUMPER

Exploded View EI-14 (Part 1):

Exploded View EI-14 (Part 2):

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Bumper fascia is made of resin. Do not apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.

REMOVAL
1. Remove the front grille. Refer to "FRONT GRILLE".
2. Remove the screws at front edge of front fender protector RH/LH. Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR".
3. Remove the clips and splash shield RH/LH. Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR".
4. Remove the clips and engine undercover.
5. Remove upper screws RH/LH from front bumper fascia at front fender.




6. Pull the outboard edge of front bumper fascia away from vehicle to disengage from the bumper side retainer.
7. Disconnect fog lamp harness connector RH/LH (if equipped).
8. Remove the front bumper fascia.
9. Remove the screws and fog lamp assembly RH/LH (if equipped) from bracket.
10. Remove the clips and bumper energy absorber.
11. Remove the clips and radiator air guides.
12. Remove the retaining pin RH/LH at lower edge, then remove the bolts and bumper reinforcement.
13. Remove bumper side retainer RH/LH from front fender.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.