Removal and Installation - Front Bumper Cover

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Interior trim removal tool

Removal

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Both sides.
   Remove the push pins and set the splash shield aside.

   

3. 3
   Both sides.
   Release the retainers, release the clips and set the front fender molding aside.
   Use common service equipment: interior trim removal tool.

   

4. 4
   Remove the screws and the lower engine cover.
   Torque: 18 lb-in (2 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Remove the screws.
   Torque: 18 lb-in (2 N·m)

   

6. 6
   Disconnect the front bumper cover wiring harness electrical connector.

   

7. 7
   Both sides.
   Remove the front bumper cover with the fender bracket bolts and release the tab.
   Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)

   

8. 8
   With the aid of an assistant.
   Unscrew the screws, release the retainers and remove the front bumper cover.
   Torque: 35 lb-in (4 N·m)

   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.