REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE PIN HOLD CLIP
(a) Apply protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Protective Tape |
(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claws to remove the 2 pin hold clips. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. |
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2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 10 screws. | |
(b) Remove the screw. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. | |
(c) Disengage the claws to remove the bracket as shown in the illustration.
Remove in this Direction |
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
(d) Disengage the claws to separate the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
Separate in this Direction |
(e) Pull back the side of the front bumper assembly.
NOTICE:
Do not apply excessive force when pulling back the front bumper assembly.
(f) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(g) w/ Pre-collision System:
(1) Disconnect the connector. | |
(h) Remove the 2 clips, 2 bolts and front bumper assembly. | |
(i) Remove the 3 grommets. HINT: Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. | |
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk is dangerous. The person in the luggage compartment/trunk could be seriously injured or killed during sudden braking or a collision.
Do not drive with the liftgate/trunk lid open