Removal And Installation

FRONT BUMPER

Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Never apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.

REMOVAL

1.Fully open hood assembly.





2.Remove clips (A) of bumper upper side.
3.Remove front fillet molding front side. Refer toFront Fillet Molding.





4.Remove bumper fascia assembly fixing screws (A) (LH and
RH).
5.Remove air guide fixing screws, and then remove air guide (LH and RH).Exploded View.
6.Remove clips of bumper lower side.





7.Pull bumper fascia side toward the vehicle side to disengage the fitting of bumper side bracket and bumper fascia side as shown by the arrow in the figure.

Broken triangle indicates : Pawl

8.CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia assembly, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.

9.Disconnect front fog lamp harness connectors. (with fog lamp)
10.Remove bumper fascia assembly.
11.Remove the following parts after removing bumper fascia assembly.
- Front fog lamp assembly (LH and RH). (with fog lamp)
- Front fog lamp finishers (LH and RH). (with out fog lamp)
- Bumper fascia lower
- License plate bracket

12.Remove bumper energy absorber.
13.Remove bumper reinforcement mounting nuts, and then remove bumper reinforcement.
14.Remove bumper side bracket mounting screws, and then remove bumper side bracket.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
- The following table shows the specified values for checking normal installation status.





- Fitting adjustment cannot be performed.
Portion Clearance Surface height difference