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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the top center bolt (by the hood latch) on the front bumper fascia.
  2. Remove the push-in retainers on the top of the front bumper fascia.

  3. Object Number: 317355  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia upper support.
  5. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia to headlamp mounting bracket.
  6. Remove the right and left air baffle push-in retainers and position the air baffles aside.
  7. Pull the upper edge of the front bumper fascia forward and remove the front bumper fascia upper support.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 317355  Size: SH
  1. Pull the upper edge of the front bumper fascia forward and install the front bumper fascia upper support.
  2. 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.

  3. Install the front bumper fascia upper support to the headlamp mounting bracket bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the front bumper fascia to upper support bolts to 7 N·m (61 lb in).

  5. Install the front bumper fascia upper support to the center radiator support bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the upper support to center radiator support bolts to 7 N·m (61 lb in).

  7. Install the top center bolt (by the hood latch) on the front bumper fascia.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the upper support to center radiator support bolts to 7 N·m (61 lb in).

  9. Install the push-in retainers on the top of the front bumper fascia
  10. Reposition the right and left air baffles and install the push-in retainers.