Front Bumper: Service and Repair

FRONT BUMPER







Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Bumper fascia is made of resin. Do not apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.

REMOVAL
1. Remove bumper clips, front grille clips, and remove front grille.
2. Remove bolts on lower side of bumper.
3. Remove screws and clips of both right/left fender protectors on front side.
4. Remove screws of both right/left fender.
5. Disconnect front side marker lamp harness connector.
6. Remove bumper fascia assembly.
7. Remove energy absorber.
8. Remove bolts and nuts of bumper reinforcement and remove bumper fascia.
9. Remove bumper bracket bolts and remove brackets.
10. Remove front side marker lamp in bumper fascia. Refer to "FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMP".
11. Remove bumper grille from bumper fascia.
12. Remove bolts and clips of bumper stay and remove bumper stay.

Removal of Bumper Side Brackets
Shave head of rivet with drill [4.0 to 4.5 mm (0.157 to 0.177 in) dia.]




Installation of Bumper Side Brackets
Install bracket to fascia firmly with hand riveter.

NOTE: Use the following rivet, when installation of bumper side brackets.
Rivet thickness : 1.2 - 6.4 mm (0.047 - 0.252 in)
Under hole diameter : 4.1 - 4.4 mm (0.161 - 0.173 in)

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.