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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front fascia extensions. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 791811  Size: SH
  4. Remove the front push-in fasteners that secure the lower air deflector to the fascia.

  5. Object Number: 1235970  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the fog lamp/ turn signal electrical connectors (1).

  7. Object Number: 1235968  Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolts (1) that secure the bumper fascia to the front fender.
  9. Remove the push-in retainers (2) across the top side of the fascia.

  10. Object Number: 1235973  Size: SH
  11. Loosen approximately 4 turns, the inner fastener nut (2) securing the fascia to the inner fender.
  12. Loosen the fascia from the key slots at the inner fender attachments.
  13. With an assistant, remove the fascia by pulling the fascia forward from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1235968  Size: SH
  1. With an assistant, position the fascia (3) to the vehicle.
  2. Install 2 push-in retainers (2) in order to hold the fascia to the upper tie bar.

  3. Position the fascia to the key slot at the inner fender.

  4. Object Number: 1235973  Size: SH
  5. Align the stud (2) to the keyhole slot in the fender.
  6. Push rearward in order to adjust.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the inner fender bolts (1).
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (27 lb in).

  10. Secure the inner fender nut (2).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1235968  Size: SH
  12. Install the remaining 6 push-in retainers (2) and secure.

  13. Object Number: 1235970  Size: SH
  14. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the fog lamps/turn signal.
  15. Install the front fascia extensions. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement .

  16. Object Number: 791811  Size: SH
  17. Install the lower air deflector to fascia push-in retainers.
  18. Lower the vehicle.