Removal and installation
− Removal of parts is carried out in the order of the numbers indicated in the figures "Removing the front bumper".
Removing the front bumper. 1 - splash guard retainers, 2 - front bumper assembly, 3 - mounting plate.
− Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and assembly
− Before starting to remove parts, carry out the following operations:
- A) Remove the front bumper cover.
- b) Remove the front bumper molding.
- Parts are removed in the order of the numbers shown in the figure "Dismantling the front bumper".
Dismantling the front bumper (sedan).1 - decorative grille of the front bumper, 2 - air intake deflector, 3 - rivet, 4 - upper side stiffener of the front bumper, 5 - central stiffener of the front bumper (models with standard front bumper), 6 - central stiffener of the front bumper (models with extended front bumper), 7 - license plate mounting bracket (models with extended front bumper), 8 - license plate mounting bracket (models with standard front bumper), 9 - front bumper.
Dismantling the front bumper (station wagon modifications from 05.2001). 1 - fairing, 2 - front bumper grille (remove the fog lamp), 3 - fog lamp bezel, 4 - rivet, 5 - upper side stiffener of the front bumper, 6 - central stiffener of the front bumper, 7 - license plate mounting bracket, 8 - front bumper.
Dismantling the front bumper (station wagon). 1 - decorative grille of the front bumper, 2 - air intake deflector, 3 - rivet, 4 - upper side stiffener of the front bumper, 5 - central stiffener of the front bumper, 6 - license plate mounting bracket, 7 - front bumper.
− When removing parts, pay attention to the following operations:
1. Removing rivets.
Drill a 4.0 mm hole in the rivet with a drill and remove it.
2. Removing the retainer of the central stiffener of the front bumper.
Using the special tool, remove the pin from the retainer and remove the retainer.
− Installation of parts is carried out in the reverse order of disassembly.
− When installing parts, pay attention to the rivet setting operation.
Install the rivets using the special tool.
− After completing the installation of the parts, perform the following operations:
- A) Install the front bumper molding.
- b) Install the front bumper cover.