FRONT BUMPER > REMOVAL

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1. REMOVE FRONT SPOILER COVER (w/ Front Spoiler)


    B270377

  1. Remove the 8 screws and front spoiler cover.



2. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER


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  1. Remove the 9 clips and radiator support opening cover.



3. REMOVE HOOD CENTER CUSHION


    B269820

  1. Remove the 2 hood center cushions.



4. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


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  1. Put protective tape around the front bumper assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
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    		Protective Tape

    HINT:
    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.



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  1. Using a screwdriver, turn the pins 90 degrees and remove the 2 pin hold clips.

    HINT:
    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.



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  1. Remove the screw and front bumper seal bracket.
    Text in Illustration 
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    		Front Bumper Seal Bracket

    NOTICE:
    Do not pull the front bumper assembly until the front bumper seal bracket is removed, or the front bumper assembly may be damaged.

    HINT:
    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.



    B269825

  1. Remove the 6 screws.



    B269826

  1. Remove the 2 bolts.

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.



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  1. Disengage the 2 claws.

    NOTICE:
    Make sure that the front bumper seal bracket is removed, or the front bumper assembly may be damaged.

    HINT:
    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.



    B269829

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

  1. w/ Wire Harness:

    1. Disconnect the connector.



  1. w/ Headlight Cleaner System:



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    1. Disconnect the headlight cleaner hose and drain the washer fluid.

      HINT:
      Use a container to collect the washer fluid.

  1. Remove the front bumper assembly.