Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Bumper Cover Repair Procedures

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Replacement

  • Wear gloves to protect your hands.
  • Using a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap protective tape around the tip and apply protective tape around the relevant parts to prevent damage.
  • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts so as not to damage the surface.
  • Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Loosen the bolts and clips securing the upper radiator cover.
  2. Loosen the bolts securing the charging door opener cover (A).
  3. Remove the engine room cover. (Refer to Engine System - "Under Cover")
  4. Loosen the front bumper side mounting screws to separate the side portion.
    • Remove the front bumper by pulling it in the direction of the arrow while slightly lifting the front bumper at the side.
    • When removing the front bumper, be careful not to damage the side portion of the front bumper.
  5. Press the lock pin to disconnect the fog light connector (A) and the front bumper main connector (B). [LH]
    [RH]
  6. Remove the front bumper cover.
    1. Lift the lower part of the front bumper cover (A).
    2. Remove the front bumper cover (A) by sliding it rearward to release the lock pins (B) located at the top of the front bumper cover.
    3. Remove the front bumper cover (A).
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connectors are connected correctly.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

Test yourself

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