Removal and Replacement
FRONT BUMPERFront Bumper:
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- Handle bumper carefully to avoid damage to bumper face.
- Do not damage body during removal or installation of bumper.
- To avoid damage to bumper, lay removed bumper on sheet spread on the floor. Do not lay it directly on the floor.
1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
3. Pull off front side of front mat guard to remove bolts.
4. Remove clip at bottom of bumper.
5. Remove clip (A), and pull out bumper slightly.
6. Disconnect harness connector of fog light to remove bumper.
7. Remove Bumper energy absorber form from bumper beam.
CAUTION: E/A FOAM is easy to break. Do not apply excessive force to it during removal.
8. Remove bumper beam.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Handle bumper carefully to avoid damage to bumper face.
- Do not damage body during removal or installation of bumper.
Tightening torque: Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description".