Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension)

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 1

2. Remove the 2 left and right side front tire air deflector bolts (1).

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 2

Note

Left side shown, right side similar.

3. Remove the 6 left and right side front wheelhouse liner bolts(1).
4. Remove the left and right side wheelhouse retainer (2).
5. Reposition the left and right side front wheelhouse liner.

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 3

Note

Left side shown, right side similar.

6. Loosen the 2 left and right side front bumper fascia guide bolts (1).
7. Remove the left and right side front bumper fascia bolt (2).

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 4

8. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
9. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt @ Skid Shield (2) » Remove [2x]

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 5

Note

Left side shown, right side similar.

10. Remove the left and right side front bumper fascia support brace bolt (1).

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 6

11. Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
12. Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Remove

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 7

13. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Remove [9x]
14. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Remove

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 8

15. Front Grille Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 9

16. Apply a double layer of masking tape to the left and right headlamp to prevent damaging / scratching the headlamp lens.
17. On the left and right side of the front bumper fascia (1)  carefully push a small nylon wedge between the front bumper fascia and the front bumper fascia guide. Insert a suitable flat- bladed plastic trim tool, into the fascia slot and depress the snaps one at a time and pull on the fascia at the same time to gradually remove front bumper fascia
18. Starting at the outside of the headlamp, release the front bumper fascia (1) from the headlamp.

Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with Front Fascia Extension) — figure 10

19. { If equipped } Disconnect the electrical connectors.

20. Release the 9 grille clips (1).

21. With the aid of an assistant, remove the fascia. (2) Installation Procedure

22. With the aid of an assistant, install the fascia. (2)

23. Install the 9 grille clips (1).

Caution

When installing the wiring harness connector of the front bumper fascia, verify that the wiring harness connector is properly installed. Failure to properly install the wiring harness connector, may result in improper performance, component damage, system malfunction, and damage to the wiring and or connectors.

3. { If equipped } Connect the electrical connectors. Inline Harness Connector End Views

4. Install the front bumper fascia (1) to the left and right side front bumper fascia guides and the front headlamps.

5. Remove the tape from both headlamps.

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

6. Front Grille Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [6x] — Fastener Specifications

7. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) » Install

8. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) » Install [9x]

9. Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) » Install

10. Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

Note

Left side shown, right side similar.

11. Install and tighten the left and right side front bumper fascia support brace bolt (1). Fastener Specifications

12. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

13. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt @ Skid Shield (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

Note

Left side shown, right side similar.

14. Tighten the 2 left and right side front bumper fascia guide bolts (1). Fastener Specifications
15. Install and tighten the left and right side front bumper fascia bolt (2). Fastener Specifications
16. Install the left and right side front wheelhouse liner.

Note

Left side shown, right side similar.

17. Install and tighten the 6 left and right side front wheelhouse liner bolts (1). Fastener Specifications

18. Install the left and right side wheelhouse retainer (2).

19. Install and tighten the 2 left and right side front tire air deflector bolts (1). Fastener Specifications

20. Lower the vehicle.