Bumpers

SPECIFICATIONS

Torque Specifications

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Bumper Cover - Front

Removal

1. 1
   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
2. 2
   NOTE: Three on each side.
3. 3
   NOTE: If equipped.
4. 4
   NOTE: If equipped.
5. 5
   NOTE: One on each side.
6. 6
   NOTE: The rearward upper portion of the bumper cover must be pulled outward and downward to unclip it from the fender.
7. 7
   If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting brackets.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Bumper - Front

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper Cover - Front.
2. 2
   If equipped, remove the active grille shutter assembly. For additional information refer to Section 501-02.
3. 3
   NOTE: The removal of the speed control sensor or the cruise control sensor bracket will require vertical alignment of the cruise control sensor and Cruise-Control Module (C-CM) Calibration when reinstalled.

   If equipped, remove the cruise control sensor and bracket. For additional information, refer to Section 413-13B.

4. 4
   If equipped.

   • To install, tighten to 8 N·m.
5. 5
   NOTE: There are 2 tack welds on each side of the front bumper. These welds must be drilled out to remove the beam.
6. 6
   NOTE: Tack welds retaining the front bumper to the body rails are not required for installation. Install new front bumper bolts.

   • To install, tighten to 23 N·m.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Bumper Cover - Rear

Removal

1. 1
   With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
2. 2
   Remove the rear taillamps. For additional information, refer to Section 417-01.
3. 3
   NOTE: Four on each side.
4. 4
   NOTE: On each side.
5. 5
   NOTE: Pull upward beneath the tail lamps to release the bumper cover upper clips.
6. 6
   NOTE: Inspect the lower back sheet metal for distortion.
7. 7
   NOTE: If necessary, install new bumper cover mounting reinforcements before installation.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Bumper - Rear

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Bumper Cover - Rear.
2. 2
   NOTE: Inspect the rear bumper double-ended studs for damage. If necessary, install new rear bumper double-ended studs.

   NOTE: Anytime the rear bumper nuts are removed, it is necessary to re-tighten the rear bumper double-ended studs.

   • Tighten the rear bumper nuts to 23 N·m.

   • Tighten the rear bumper double-ended studs to 12 N·m.

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.