Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- Push pin puller 07AAC-SJAA100
NOTE:

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

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

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove these items:
- Front air spoiler

- Upper grille cover Upper Grille Cover Replacement

2. Remove the bolts (A, B), screws (C), and the clips (D) securing the front bumper (E).






3. Pull on 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 the wheel arch portion away from the side spacer (A) while pulling the front bumper (B) to release the bumper from the hooks (C) on the corner upper beam (D).






5. Disconnect the front fog light connectors (A), outside temperature sensor connector (B), and the headlight washer tube (C), then remove the front bumper (D).






6. Release the hooks, then remove the front bumper absorber (A).

7. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the front fog light connectors and the outside temperature sensor connector are plugged in properly, and the headlight washer tube is connected properly.

- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both corner 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 hooks into place securely.