Removal and Replacement

Front Bumper Removal/Installation

NOTE:
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.
- Take care not to scratch the front bumper and body.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the front grille cover.







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




3. Pull on the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on the side spacers (C) and front fender cladding (D).




4. SC model: With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the front fender cladding (A), pull out on the front bumper (B) to release the bumper from the hooks (C) on the center upper beam (D). Remove the front bumper.




5. LX, EX models: With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the front fender cladding (A), pull out on the front bumper (B) and remove it.
6. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both corner upper beams (SC model), front fender claddings and side spacers) on each side securely.
- Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
- Check if the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.