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Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Hatchback

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the necessary screws, bolts, and nuts, from the front wheel well splash shields.
  3. Remove the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
  4. Remove the fascia grille. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 2046440  Size: SH
  6. Remove the clips (1) from the top of the front fascia.

  7. Object Number: 2046441  Size: SH
  8. Remove the clips (1) from the bottom of the front fascia.
  9. Remove screw (2) from the bottom of the front fascia.

  10. Object Number: 2046442  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolts (1) from the inside of the front bumper fascia.
  12. Remove the front fascia from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2046442  Size: SH
  1. Install the front fascia from the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts (1) to the inside of the front bumper fascia and tighten to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
  4. Remove the clips (1) from the bottom of the front fascia.

  5. Object Number: 2046441  Size: SH
  6. Install screw (2) to the bottom of the front fascia and tighten to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  7. Object Number: 2046440  Size: SH
  8. Install the clips (1) to the top of the front fascia.
  9. Install the fascia grille. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement.
  10. Install the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
  11. Install the necessary screws, bolts, and nuts, to the front wheel well splash shields.
  12. Connect the negative battery cable.

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Notchback

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1719817  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the necessary screws, the retainers, and nuts, from the front wheel well splash shields.
  3. Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1720302  Size: SH
  4. Remove the headlamps, the front side marker lamp, and the front fog lamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement , Front Side Marker Lamp Replacement and Front Fog Lamp Replacement.
  5. Remove the screws from the wheel wells.
  6. Remove the retainers from the upper fascia.
  7. Remove the screws attaching the fascia to the fender.
  8. Remove the retainers from underneath the fascia.

  9. Object Number: 1720307  Size: SH
  10. Remove the retainers on the top of the fascia.
  11. Remove the front bumper fascia.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1720307  Size: SH
  1. Install the bumper fascia.
  2. Install the retainers on the top of the fascia.
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1720302  Size: SH
  4. Install the retainers underneath the fascia.
  5. Install the screws attaching the fascia to the fender and tighten to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
  6. Install the headlamps, the front side marker lamps, and the front fog lamps. Refer to Headlamp Replacement , Front Side Marker Lamp Replacement and Front Fog Lamp Replacement.

  7. Object Number: 1719817  Size: SH
  8. Install the screws, the retainers, and the nuts to the front wheel well splash shields.
  9. Tighten

        • Tighten the splash shield screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
        • Tighten the splash shield nuts to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.