Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement

Tools Required

J 36346 Fascia Retainer Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Open the hood.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) in General Information.




3. Use the J 36346 in order to remove the push pin retainers that retain the front bumper fascia to the front wheelhouse extensions.
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the fog lamps.




5. Loosen the captive stud and nuts (2) at the fender.
6. Tap the captive studs (2) up to clear the keyhole slots in the fenders.
7. Remove the fastener (1) from the fender.
8. Use the J 36346 in order to remove the push pin retainers (3) securing the front bumper fascia to the upper support panel.




9. Use the J 36346 in order to remove the push pin retainers (3) securing the front bumper fascia to the air deflector.
10. Remove the front bumper fascia and the front energy absorber from the front impact bar.
11. Remove the energy absorber from the fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the fog lamps from the fascia. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement .

Installation Procedure

1. Install the fog lamps to the fascia. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement .




2. Install the energy absorber to the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Energy Absorber Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Hand start the fasteners (1, 2) into the front bumper fascia.
4. Align the front bumper fascia (3) and the front energy absorber to the front impact bar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Insert the fasteners (2) into the keyhole slots in the front fenders.

Tighten the fasteners, bolt (1) to 9 Nm (80 lb in).

6. Install the push pin retainers (3) to secure the front bumper fascia to the upper filler panel.




7. Connect the fog lamp electrical connectors.
8. Install the push pin retainers to secure the front bumper fascia to the front wheelhouse extensions.




9. Install the push pin retainers to secure the front bumper fascia to the air deflector.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Close the hood.