Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Sedan

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. Remove the front sidemarker lamps. Refer to Front Side Marker Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
2. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
3. Remove the front bumper fascia to fender liner screws.
4. Remove the lower support from the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Lower Support Replacement .



5. Use the J 38778 to remove the front bumper fascia to headlamp bracket push--in retainers (6).
6. Use the J 38778 to remove the front bumper fascia to front bumper impact bar push--in retainers.
7. Remove the front bumper fascia reinforcement to front fender nuts.
8. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
9. Remove the front bumper fascia emblem. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Emblem Replacement in Exterior Trim.

1. Install the front bumper fascia emblem. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Emblem Replacement in Exterior Trim.



2. Install the front bumper fascia to the vehicle.
3. Install the front bumper fascia reinforcement to front fender nuts (1).
4. Install the front bumper fascia to front bumper impact bar push--in retainers (3).
5. Install the front bumper fascia to headlamp bracket push--in retainers (6).

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.

6. Install the front bumper fascia to radiator air baffle screws.

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

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

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

8. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
9. Install the front sidemarker lamps. Refer to Front Side Marker Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Coupe

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. Remove the front sidemarker lamps. Refer to Front Side Marker Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
2. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
3. Remove the front bumper fascia to fender liner screws.
4. Use the J 38778 to remove the front bumper fascia to air baffle push--in retainers.
5. Use the J 38778 to remove the front bumper fascia to front bumper impact bar push--in retainers.



6. Use the J 38778 to remove the front bumper fascia to headlamp bracket push--in retainers (1).
7. remove the front bumper fascia reinforcement to front fender nuts (3).
8. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.
9. Remove the front bumper fascia emblem. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Emblem Replacement in Exterior Trim.

1. Install the front bumper fascia emblem. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Emblem Replacement in Exterior Trim.



2. Install the front bumper fascia to the vehicle.
3. Install the front bumper fascia reinforcement to front fender nuts (3).
4. Install the front bumper fascia to front bumper impact bar push--in retainers (6).
5. Install the front bumper fascia to headlamp bracket push--in retainers (1).
6. Install the front bumper fascia to radiator air baffle push--in retainers.

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.

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

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

8. Install the lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
9. Install the front sidemarker lamps. Refer to Front Side Marker Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.