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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1256789  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable
  2. Remove the front wheel well splash shields. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the turn signal lamps, the front side marker lamps, the fog lamps, and the headlamps.
  4. Remove the fender-to-fascia bolts and the screws.

  5. Object Number: 1256790  Size: SH
  6. Remove the lower fascia screws and the bolts.

  7. Object Number: 1256793  Size: SH
  8. Remove the upper fascia screws.
  9. Remove the front bumper fascia.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1256793  Size: SH
  1. Install the front bumper fascia.
  2. Install the upper fascia screws.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1256790  Size: SH
  4. Install the lower fascia screws and the bolts
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the lower fascia bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 1256789  Size: SH
  6. Install the fender-to-fascia bolts and the screws.
  7. Tighten

        • Tighten the fender-to-fascia bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
        • Tighten the fender-to-fascia screws to 4 N·m (36 lb in).
  8. Install the headlamps, the front side marker lamps, the fog lamps, and the turn signal lamps.
  9. Install the front wheel well splash shields. Refer to Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement in Body Front End.
  10. Connect the negative battery cable.