Difficulty Level

Tools/Supplies Needed:

• phillips screwdriver
• 19mm 3/4" drive socket
• 10mm 3/8" drive socket
• 3/4" drive ratchet set
• 3/8" drive ratchet set
• standard/flat screw driver or nylon trim tool

Procedure:

• first start by removing your front license plate and then the metal bracket in behind the license plate which are held on with two phillips screws
• remove the four plastic clips on the center rubber piece around the license plate area, then pull straight out
• remove the black rubber strips on the front of the bumper to access the bolts in behind to remove the aluminum bumper assembly
• there are two 19mm nuts in behind the rubber trim
• once those 19mm nuts have been removed, the aluminum bumper assembly pulls straight off
• next remove the parking lights to gain access to the bolts in behind for the plastic bumper cover
• remove the nine 10mm bolts from the vehicle
• once all the bolts are removed, pull the bumper cover off to the end of the bumper shocks and disconnect the temperature sensor on the driver's side
• the bumper can now be fully removed the vehicle
• the orange bumper reflectors can be removed by depressing the tabs on the inside of the bumper directly behind the reflectors
• reassembly in reverse of disassembly