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Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement

Removal Procedure

Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 1
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 1
  1. Front Bumper Fascia (2) » Remove — Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 2
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 2
  1. Headlamp Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 3
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 3
  1. Headlamp Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 4
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 4
  1. Release the front headlamp guide pin from the front bumper fascia guide (1).
  2. Front Headlamp (2) » Remove [2x]
  3. Release the wiring harness retaining tab.
  4. Disconnect all electrical connectors.
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 5
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 5
  1. Loosen the left and right side front bumper fascia upper stiffener nut (1).
  2. Remove the left and right side front bumper fascia upper stiffener bolt (2).
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 6
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 6
  1. Pull the front bumper fascia upper stiffener (1) up and out over the stud.
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 7
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 7
  1. Remove the 2 outer hood front bumpers (1).
  2. Hood Front Bumper (2) » Remove [2x]
  3. Remove the top 6 front bumper shutter bolts (3)  and carefully reposition the front bumper shutter away from the front grille support reinforcement.
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 8
Front Grille Support Reinforcement Replacement — figure 8
  1. Front Grille Support Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]

  2. Front Grille Support Reinforcement (2) » Remove Installation Procedure

  3. Front Grille Support Reinforcement (2) » Install

  1. Front Grille Support Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  2. Front Bumper Shutter Bolt (3) » Install and tighten [6x] — Fastener Specifications

  3. Hood Front Bumper (2) » Install [2x]

  4. Install the 2 outer hood front bumpers (1).

  5. Front Bumper Fascia Upper Stiffener (1) » Install

  6. Install and tighten the left and right side front bumper fascia upper stiffener bolt (2). Fastener Specifications

  7. Tighten the left and right side front bumper fascia upper stiffener nut (1). Fastener Specifications

  8. Connect all electrical connectors.

  9. Secure the wiring harness retaining tab.

  10. Front Headlamp (2) » Install [2x]

  11. Secure the front headlamp guide pin to the front bumper fascia guide (1).

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

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

  14. Front Bumper Fascia (2) » Install — Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation