Front Bumper Cover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04B Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Four on each side.
   

1. Two on each side.
   

1. On each side.
   

1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the ball studs.
   

1. Remove the front bumper cover screws.
   

1. • Rotate the front of the front bumper cover down 10 degrees and remove the front bumper cover and headlamps as an assembly.
     
   • Disconnect the LH and RH headlamp electrical connectors.
     

Installation

 A video version of this procedure is available on-line.

1. • Release the headlamp to grille opening panel alignment pin.
     
   • Push the headlamp toward the bottom of the front bumper fascia to release the outboard clip.
     
   • Rotate the headlamp assembly toward the center of the front bumper fascia and down toward the bottom of the fascia to release the inboard clip.
     

1. • Install the headlamp and engage the ballstud.
     Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
     
   • Loosely install the headlamp screws.
     

1. Rotate the front of the front bumper cover up 10 degrees and position the front bumper cover.
   

1. NOTE: On both sides.

   NOTE: The headlamp assembly to grille opening panel clips make a distinct audible click when they engage.

   • Engage the grille opening panel on the grille opening panel to headlamp assembly locator pin.
     
   • Press on the front bumper cover and engage the outboard clip.
     
   • Press on the front bumper cover and engage the inboard clip.
     

1. Two on each side.
   

1. Four on each side.
   

1. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04B Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Torque : 3.6 Nm

1. Refer to: Headlamp Adjustment (417-01 Exterior Lighting, General Procedures).
   

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