Front Bumper: Service and Repair
Bumper front, replacing
Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Removal
Removing the front bumper
Remove:
- the sidemarker lamp
- the wiper arm, if applicable.
- the trims.
- the screws, 1 on each side, in the upper edge
- the clips, 1 on each side, in the underside.
Pull out the sides so that they release from the bumper bracket.
Remove:
- the 4 screws
- the 6 clips.
Separate the connector on the left-hand side.
Remove the bumper.
Hint: This operation is easier with 2 people.
Components, replacing
Replacing the cover for the front bumper
Detach the rear section of the casing by unclipping the mounting element of the reverse of the rear section.
Replace the casing.
Press the casing, the rear section and foam rubber together.
Replacing the front side bracket
Remove:
- the 3 rivets for the bracket and fender liner. See Removing rivet
- the 3 screws.
Replace the bracket.
Install:
- the 3 screws. Tighten
- the 3 rivets for the bracket and fender liner.
Installation
Installing the front bumper
Install the bumper.
Hint: This operation is easier with 2 people.
Install:
- the connector on the left-hand side
- the 6 clips
- the 4 screws. Tighten.
Press the sides of the bumper cover into the bumper bracket.
Install:
- the clips, 1 on each side, in the underside
- the screws, 1 on each side, in the upper edge
- the trims
- the wiper arm, if applicable
- the sidemarker lamp.