Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

- Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.

- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. Remove these items:
- Front fender trim

- Front grille cover Front Grille Cover Replacement

2. Remove the bolts (A, B), screws (C), and clips (D, E) securing the front bumper (F).
NOTE: Release the clips by prying up on the center pin at the notch (G).

2-door (Si model)





2-door (Except Si model)





4-door ('06-08 models)





4-door ('09-10 models)





3. Pull out the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers (C).






4. With the help of an assistant, Pull both sides of the front bumper (A) away from the side spacers (B).
2-door (Si model): Hold the lower bumper corners (C) away from the front inner fenders (D) and the front strakes (E).

5. Pull out the front bumper to release the hooks (F) from the upper beam (G).






6. If equipped, disconnect the front fog light connectors (A) while holding the front bumper (B), then remove the bumper.






7. If necessary, release the hooks (A), then remove the front bumper absorber (B) from the front bumper beam (C).

8. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If equipped, make sure the front fog light connectors are plugged in properly.

- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both center upper beams and side spacers) on each side securely.

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.

2-door





4-door