Front Upper Fascia Support Bracket Replacement Model
Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle
Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia center support bracket.
- Remove the front bumper fascia center support bracket from the
hood latch center support.
Installation Procedure
- Align the front bumper fascia center
support bracket to the hood latch center support and the front bumper
fascia upper support.
- Install the bolts to the hood latch center support and hand tighten.
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 bolt to the front bumper fascia upper support.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to the front bumper fascia upper support to XX N·m
(XX lb in).
- Tighten the bolts to the hood latch center support.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to the hood latch center support to XXXX N·m
(XXXX lb in).
- Install the upper radiator air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air
Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
- Close the hood.