FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front End






Front end

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 section





Remove:
- the headlights
- the bumper.
- the washer jets on the left and right side
- the cover plate
- the air guides
- hood catch cable
- hood catch
- radiator mounting
- power steering fluid reservoir

Disconnect:
- 2 impact sensors
- the cable harness and radiator hoses from the front plate.

Remove:
- the front edge of the fender
- the 3 screws in the top edge of the fender
- the fender and 5 M6 screws.
Pull the front edge of the fender outward slightly so that the screws are accessible. See the illustration.




Remove the 8 M8 screws of the front plate and remove the plate.

Installation

Installing the front section


Install:
- the front plate with 8 M8 screws
- the cable harness and radiator hoses
- the power steering fluid reservoir
- radiator mounting
- hood catch
- the hood catch cable
Check that the hood catch engages and disengages.

Install:
- 2 impact sensors
- the air guides
- the cover plate
- 2 washer jets.
Adjust the front fenders and screw them into place.

Install:
- the headlights
- the bumper.