Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

Bumper rail, front

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 bumper rail





Remove:
- the front section as described in Front end Service and Repair
- the 4 screws of the power steering bracket.
Suspend the unit from a steel wire.

Remove:
- the 1 front screw of the washer fluid reservoir
- the 2 screws of the horn
- the cable harness and washer hose from the bumper rail.

Note! Note how the washer hose and cable are routed on the rail.

Support the radiator core and detach the radiator by removing the 4 screws.
Remove the remaining 6 screws of the bumper rail and remove the rail.

Installation

Installing the bumper rail

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications. [1][2]Body and Frame.





Install:
- the bumper rail with 6 M6 screws. Do not install the two screws of the power steering unit.
- the radiator with 4 M8 screws
- the power steering unit with 4 M8 screws
- the cable harness and washer hose to the bumper rail
- the horn with 2 M6 screws
- the washer fluid reservoir with 1 M6 screw
- the front section as described in Front end Service and Repair.
Rustproof. See: Rustproofing .