Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

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 Vehicle Lifting.




3. Use the J 36346 in order to remove the push pin retainers (2) that retain the front bumper fascia (1) to the front wheelhouse extensions (3).




4. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the parking lamps.




5. Loosen the captive stud and nut (1).
6. Tap up the captive stud and nut (1) in order to clear the keyhole slots in the fenders.
7. Loosen the bolt (2) enough in order to clear the weld nut on the fenders.
8. Use the J 36346 in order to remove the push pin retainers (5) securing the front bumper fascia to the upper fascia support.




9. Use the J 36346 in order to remove the push pin retainers (2) 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.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the energy absorber to the front bumper fascia.
2. Hand start the fasteners (1,2) into the front bumper fascia.
3. Align the front bumper fascia (3) and the front energy absorber to the front impact bar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Insert the fasteners (1) into the keyhole slots in the front fenders.

Tighten the fasteners, bolt (2) first, to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Install the push pin retainers (5) in order to secure the front bumper fascia (3) to the upper fascia support.




6. Connect the parking lamp electrical connectors.




7. Install the push pin retainers (2) in order to secure the front bumper fascia (1) to the front wheelhouse extensions (3).




8. Install the push pin retainers (2) in order to secure the front bumper fascia.