Removal

EXTERIOR: FRONT BUMPER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER LH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the fender liner retainer.
(b) Remove the screw, nut and bolt.
(c) w/ Splash Shield:
Remove the front fender splash shield LH.
(d) Partially remove the fender liner.
HINT: It is not necessary to fully remove the fender liner. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed later.

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER LINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER

(a) Remove the 2 clips.
(b) Partially remove the radiator support opening cover.
HINT: It is not necessary to fully remove the radiator support opening cover. Partially remove it so that the bumper cover can be removed later.

5. REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the 2 radiator grille protectors.
6. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER

(a) Remove the 8 screws.

(b) Apply protective tape under the front fender and headlight.
(c) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(d) w/ Fog Light:
Disconnect the 2 fog light connectors.

(e) Using a clip remover, remove the hood cushion center.

(f) Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clips and remove the front bumper cover.
7. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER

(a) Remove the absorber.
8. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER RETAINER

(a) Remove the bolt and retainer.
9. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach 5 clamps and remove the wire harness.

(b) Remove the 8 bolts and reinforcement.
10. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER LH

(a) Remove the bolt.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the clip and remove the bumper side retainer.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

11. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER SIDE RETAINER RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.