Removal Procedure
- Remove the grille. Refer
to
Grille Replacement
in Exterior
Trim.
- Remove the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front End.
- Remove the front wheel opening flare extension, if equipped. Refer
to
Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Remove the nut and the bolt that retain the brace to the bumper
impact bar.
- Disconnect the fog lamp connectors, if equipped. Refer to the
appropriate procedure in Lighting Systems:
- Remove the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bar
to the frame.
- Remove the bumper impact bar from the vehicle.
- If replacing the bumper impact bar, perform the following:
Installation Procedure
- Install the following
components if removed:
- Install the bumper impact bar 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 and the nuts that retain the bumper impact bar to
the frame.
Tighten
Tighten the bumper impact bar to the frame bolts to 40 N·m
(30 lb ft).
- Install the fog lamp connectors, if equipped. Refer to the appropriate
procedure in Lighting Systems.
- Install the nuts and the bolts that retain the bumper impact bars
to the brace.
Tighten
Tighten the bumper impact bar to the brace bolts to 40 N·m
(30 lb ft).
- Install the front wheel opening flare extension, if equipped.
Refer to
Front Wheel Opening Flare Replacement
in Exterior Trim.
- Install the radiator air intake baffle. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in Body Front
End.
- Install the grille. Refer to
Grille Replacement
in Exterior Trim.