Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper) .




4. Remove the bolts (3, 4) retaining the front bumper impact bar.
5. Remove the front bumper impact bar.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the front bumper impact bar to the front bumper brackets.
2. Loose assemble bolt (4) through the bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the bolts to secure the front bumper impact bar to the bracket.

Tighten the bolts (3) first, then (4) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper (Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper) .
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Close the hood.