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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 63730  Size: SH
  1. Remove the front license plate.

  2. Object Number: 63686  Size: SH

    Important:  Use only the exact size square headed tool when removing or installing the plastic headed screws to avoid stripping the screw heads.

  3. Remove the plastic headed screws attaching the fascia license plate opening to the absorber.
  4. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  5. Object Number: 63733  Size: SH
  6. Remove the air deflector and the left and right outer valance.

  7. Object Number: 63693  Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the skid bar.

  9. Object Number: 405780  Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts attaching the fascia to the radiator support.

  11. Object Number: 63701  Size: SH
  12. Remove the fascia lower close out panels.

  13. Object Number: 63695  Size: SH
  14. Remove the bolts attaching the wheelhouse panel to the fascia.
  15. Remove the horns with bracket from the skid bar, if necessary, to gain access to the fascia harness connector.

  16. Object Number: 63728  Size: SH
  17. Disconnect the fascia harness connector.

  18. Object Number: 419046  Size: SH
  19. Remove the nuts from the fender reinforcement studs.

  20. Object Number: 63704  Size: SH
  21. Disconnect the front brake caliper cooling ducts from the fascia. Pull the fascia outward slightly to release the tension between the ducts and the fascia.
  22. Lower the vehicle.

  23. Object Number: 419048  Size: SH
  24. Remove the push-pins and bolts attaching the fascia upper flange to the fascia retainer.
  25. Remove the fascia.
  26. Transfer parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 419048  Size: SH
  1. Position the fascia to the front of the vehicle.
  2. Secure the upper flange of the fascia to the fascia retainer with the push-pin retainers.
  3. 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.

  4. Install the bolts securing the upper flange to the fascia retainer.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia upper flange bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb In).

  6. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  7. Object Number: 63728  Size: SH
  8. Connect the fascia harness connector.
  9. Install the horns with bracket to the skid bar, if removed for access to the fascia harness connector.

  10. Object Number: 419046  Size: SH
  11. Align the fascia to the fenders at the headlamp opening and flush the fender to the vertical joint.
  12. Install the nuts attaching the fascia to the forward studs on the right and left fender reinforcements.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

  14. Align and flush the fascia to the fender at the horizontal joint.
  15. Install the nuts attaching the fascia to the rearward studs on the right and left front fender reinforcement.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 63695  Size: SH
  17. Install the bolts attaching the wheelhouse to the fascia.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the front wheelhouse to fascia bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 63704  Size: SH
  19. Install the brake caliper cooling ducts to the fascia. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Cooling Duct Replacement .

  20. Object Number: 63701  Size: SH
  21. Install the fascia close out panels. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Lower Close Out Panel Replacement .
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia lower close out panel bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 405780  Size: SH
  23. Install the screws attaching the lower fascia flange to the radiator support.
  24. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia lower flange to the radiator support screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).


    Object Number: 63693  Size: SH
  25. Install the bolts attaching the fascia to the skid bar bracket.
  26. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia to the skid bar bracket bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 63686  Size: SH

    Important: Use only the exact size square headed tool when removing or installing the plastic headed screws to avoid striping the plastic screw heads.

  27. Install the plastic headed screws attaching the license plate opening to the absorber.
  28. Tighten
    Tighten the license plate opening to absorber screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).


    Object Number: 63730  Size: SH
  29. Install the license plate or the insert.
  30. 17.1. Insert the upper tabs into the slots in the fascia.
    17.2. Secure the insert or the plate with the screws.

    Object Number: 63733  Size: SH
  31. Install the air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
  32. Tighten
    Tighten the air deflector screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 376741  Size: SH
  33. Install the right and left outer valance. Refer to Front Bumper Valance Panel Replacement .
  34. Tighten
    Tighten the outer valance screws to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  35. Lower the vehicle.