Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to
Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement
.
2. Remove the front bumper opening lower cover. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement
.
3. Remove the front wheelhouse front liner. Refer to
Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
.
4. Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor from the lower grille.
1
Front Bumper Fascia Screw (Qty:
2)
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
.
Tighten
6
N·m (53
lb
in)
2
Front Bumper Fascia Lower Screw (Qty:
2)
Tighten
6
N·m (53
lb
in)
3
Front Bumper Fascia
Procedure
1. Carefully push a small nylon wedge between the fascia and the bracket. Insert a small flat-bladed tool into
the fascia slot and depress the tabs one at a time and pull the fascia wings off in the forward direction rather than
outboard to gradually remove the fascia from the bracket.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. On reassembly of the front fascia to the vehicle, ensure the 4
support retainers on the inside of the radiator
grille bumper are in position to the front bumper fascia center support bracket.
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
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Bumpers and Fascias
BODY REPAIR
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