Removal Procedure
- Remove the front bumper fascia grille. Refer to
Front Bumper Upper Fascia Grille Replacement
and
Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement
.
- Release the front fascia.
| • | Remove the 2 body-bound rivets (2) from the top front member. |
| • | Remove the 4 right-hand (1) and left-hand outside bolts (3). |
| • | Remove the 3 body-bound rivets (4) from the front axle body. |
Important: Danger of damage. Carefully disengage the front fascia from the outer supports. Press the side of the front fascia (I) upwards in the outer support area and at the same time pull it outwards (arrow).
- With the aid of an assistant, remove the front fascia.
| • | Disconnect the main wiring harness plug (1). |
| • | Remove the front fascia from the left and right outer supports. |
| • | Release the front fascia from the front outer supports. |
- When replacing the front fascia, transfer the attaching parts.
Installation Procedure
- With the aid of an assistant, prepare the front fascia.
| • | Install the front fascia into the front outer supports. |
| • | Install the front fascia into the right and left outer supports. |
| • | Connect the main wiring harness plug. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the front fascia.
| • | Install the 3 body-bound rivets in the front axle body. |
| • | Install the 2 body-bound rivets in the front member. |
| • | Install the left and right 4 bolts on the outside fascia. |
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Install front bumper fascia grille. Refer to
Front Bumper Upper Fascia Grille Replacement
and
Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement
.
