Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.




1. Apply tape to the corners of the hood and the adjacent surfaces.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the headlight assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
4. Remove the fog lamps. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems, if equipped.
5. Remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper fascia to radiator air baffle using J 38778 .
6. Remove the front bumper fascia to front bumper fascia upper support center bolt.
7. Remove the screws from the front bumper fascia to the front fender liner.
8. Remove the bolt from the front bumper fascia to the front fender.
9. Remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper fascia using J 38778 .
10. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.

1. Install the front bumper fascia to the vehicle.
2. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper fascia to front bumper fascia upper support .

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 bolts to the front bumper fascia.

Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia fender bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Install the screws to the front bumper fascia to front fender liner.

Tighten
Tighten the front bumper fascia to front fender liner screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

5. Install the bolt to the front bumper fascia upper support.

Tighten
Tighten front bumper fascia upper support bolt to 7 N·m (61 lb in).

6. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper fascia radiator air baffle.
7. Install the fog lamps. Refer to Front Fog Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems, if equipped.
8. Install the headlight. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
9. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
10. Remove the protective tape that may have been applied during the removal procedure.