TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Front Bumper: Service and Repair
Front Bumper Removal/Installation
NOTE:
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the front bumper.
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Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
1. Disconnect the outside temperature sensor connector (A) from under the front bumper (B).
2. Remove these items:
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Front bulkhead cover See: Access Cover/Service and Repair
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Front air guide plate See: Spoilers, Flaps, and Air Dams/Air Dam/Service and Repair
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Front strakes See: Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Front Strake Replacement
3. Remove the bolts (A, B), the screws (C), and the clips (D) securing the front bumper (E).
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin at the notch (F).
4. Pull on the front bumper (A) at the wheel arch areas to release it from the hooks (six places) (B) on the side spacers (C).
