Cautiously remove and install the front bumper cover only when your vehicle is in neutral position on a hoist. Start by disconnecting the 4 upper front bumper cover scrivets followed by the 2 upper front bumper cover bolts then tighten their bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb-in) when reinstalling. The second step involves extracting the 2 front bumper cover scrivets which are situated beneath the license plate area. Remove the front lower
Air Deflector with the bumper cover since you will need to also take out the 3 lower air deflector-to-radiator grille support scrivets. The 3 sets of 2 Nm (18 lb-in) tightened screws secure the front bumper cover wheel house along each side of the vehicle while removing the screws requires 6 pieces. The installation requires disconnecting the fog lamps and front parking aid electrical connectors only when fitted. The operation for releasing the bumper cover begins with a pull motion toward the rear upper side of the bumper cover mounting reinforcement while disassembling the part. Examine the bumper cover mounting reinforcements for harm before deciding on replacement if needed. Reinstallation of a new bumper cover begins with returning components to their original positions during removal while following the opposite steps to install the new component.