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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 .

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

3. Remove all related panels and components.

4. Remove the 4 front bumper energy absorber fastener (1).


5. Locate and mark all factory welds.

6. Drill all factory welds.


7. Remove the front bumper energy absorber.


Installation Procedure


1. Position the front bumper energy absorber on the vehicle.


2. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Note

Use only the original front bumper energy absorber fastener. Replace fastener if damaged.


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.


4. Drill two holes (1) 6 mm (0.24 in) along the edges of the front bumper energy absorber.


5.
Note

Use only the original front end upper tie bar fastener (M6 bolt and nut). Replace the fastener if damaged.


Install the 2 front upper tie bar fasteners (1) and tighten to the front compartment front inner side rail 22 Nm (16 lb ft) .


6.
Note

Use only the original front end upper tie bar fastener (M6 bolt and nut). Replace the fastener if damaged.


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 .

8. Install all related panels and components.

9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

10. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .