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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

  1. Remove the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Frond End.

  2. Object Number: 364802  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at fender.

  4. Object Number: 364795  Size: SH
  5. Remove the push-in retainers from the front bumper fascia lower support at the front impact bar using J 38778 .

  6. Object Number: 364793  Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia lower bumper support at the front bumper impact bar.
  8. Remove the front bumper fascia air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

  9. Object Number: 364785  Size: SH
  10. Remove the push-in retainers from front bumper fascia upper support using the J 38778 .

  11. Object Number: 364782  Size: SH
  12. Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia upper support.

  13. Object Number: 364775  Size: SH
  14. Remove the front bumper fascia from the vehicle.

  15. Object Number: 364797  Size: SH
  16. Remove the retainer tab.
  17. Rotate the retainer tab counterclockwise.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 364775  Size: SH
  1. Align the front bumper fascia to vehicle.
  2. Position the front bumper fascia retainer to opening in fender reinforcement.

  3. Object Number: 181775  Size: SH
  4. Rotate the retainer until tab is secured into hole.
  5. Rotate the retainer tab clockwise.


    Object Number: 364802  Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts to the front bumper fascia at fender.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the front bumper fascia to fender bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).


    Object Number: 364785  Size: SH
  8. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper fascia upper support.

  9. Object Number: 364782  Size: SH
  10. Install the bolts to the front bumper fascia upper support.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the front bumper fascia to upper support bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  12. Install the front bumper fascia air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.

  13. Object Number: 364795  Size: SH
  14. Install the push-in retainers to the front bumper fascia lower support at the lower impact bar.

  15. Object Number: 364793  Size: SH
  16. Install the bolts to the front bumper fascia lower bumper support at the front bumper impact bar.
  17. Tighten
    Tighten the front bumper fascia lower support bolts to 2 N·m(18 lb in).

  18. Install the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.