Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 38778 Door Trim
Pad and Garnish Clip Remover
- Remove the grille. Refer to
Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement
.
- Remove the front fender liners. Refer to
Front Fender Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the front bumper fascia air deflectors. Refer to
Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors
in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the bolts from
the front bumper fascia at the fender.
- Remove the bolts from the upper front bumper fascia support.
- Remove the push-in retainers from the upper front bumper fascia
support using the J 38778
.
- Remove the push-in retainers from the lower front bumper fascia
using the J 38778
.
- Remove the push-in retainers from the lower bumper impact bar
using the J 38778
.
- Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the front bumper
fascia to the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bolts
to the front bumper fascia at the fender.
Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia to fender bolts to 10 N·m
(88 lb in).
- Install the push-in retainers to the upper front bumper fascia
support.
- Install the bolts to the upper front bumper fascia support.
Tighten
Tighten the upper front bumper fascia support bolts to 2 N·m
(18 lb in).
- Install the front bumper fascia air deflectors. Refer to
Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors
in Engine Cooling.
- Install the push-in retainers to the lower front bumper impact
bar.
- Install the push-in retainers to the lower front bumper fascia
support at the front bumper fascia.
- Install the front fender liners. Refer to
Front Fender Liner Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Install the grille. Refer to
Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement
.