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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the grille applique molding. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the wheelhouse liners. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Disconnect the front fascia wiring connector from the body side harness.

  7. Object Number: 955638  Size: SH
  8. Remove the fasteners that attach the front fascia to the fascia support bracket.
  9. Remove the side fascia attaching fasteners.

  10. Object Number: 955631  Size: SH
  11. Remove the front fascia assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 955631  Size: SH
  1. Align the front fascia assembly to the vehicle.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 955638  Size: SH
  2. Install the front fascia support fasteners.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the front fascia support fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  4. Install the side fascia attaching fasteners.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the side fascia support fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  6. Connect the front fascia wiring connector to the body side harness.
  7. Install the wheelhouse liners. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Install the grille applique molding. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Molding Replacement in Exterior Trim.
  11. Close the hood.