Front Bumper Energy Absorber Replacement
Front Bumper Energy Absorber Replacement |
Removal Procedure |
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning .
Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning .
1. |
Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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2. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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3. |
Remove all related panels and components.
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4. |
Remove the 4 front bumper energy absorber fastener (1).
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5. |
Locate and mark all factory welds.
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6. |
Drill all factory welds.
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7. |
Remove the front bumper energy absorber.
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
Position the front bumper energy absorber on the vehicle.
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2. |
Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Install the 4 front bumper energy absorber fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 115 Nm (85 lb ft) . |
3. |
Drill two holes (1)
6 mm (0.24 in)
along the edges of the front bumper energy absorber.
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4. |
Drill two holes (1)
6 mm (0.24 in)
along the edges of the front bumper energy absorber.
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6. |
Install the 2 front upper tie bar fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 22 Nm (16 lb ft) . |
7. |
Paint the repaired area. Refer to
Basecoat/Clearcoat Paint Systems
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8. |
Install all related panels and components.
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9. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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10. |
Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
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