NOTE:
Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
Remove the front bulkhead cover.
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Remove the bolts (A, B), and detach the clips (C, D), then remove the screws (E).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (F).
Pull the front bumper (A) at both wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (B) on both side spacers (C).
With the help of an assistant, pull out on the front bumper to release it from the hooks (A) on both center upper beams (B).
For some models: Disconnect the front fog light connectors (A) and the front corner sensor connectors (B) on both sides. Remove the front bumper (C). -
Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones. Make sure each connector is plugged in properly. Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks on both corner upper beams and both side spacers securely. Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
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