Front bumper

FRONT BUMPER

REMOVAL AND REFITTING

• Disconnect the negative lead (-) from the battery.
• Remove the front grill (see: FRONT GRILL AND MOULDING UNDER HEADLIGHTS).
• Raise the vehicle on a lift.

1. Unscrew the three screws securing the flat base to the vehicle and the six screws securing the engine cowl to the front bumper.
2. Remove the flat base.
3. Detach the four plastic rivets securing the front bumper to the gravel guard.
4. Unscrew the four lower screws securing the bumper to the body.
   • If installed, disconnect the front fog-lamp supply connector.
5. Lower the vehicle lift.
6. Unscrew the two front screws.
7. Withdraw the bumper from its seating and remove it.
8. Remove the rubber buffers.
   • If installed, remove the fog-lamps.

To install, reverse the procedure followed for removal.

14.45 ÷ 17.85 Nm
(1.473 ÷ 1.819 kgm)

14.4 ÷ 17.85 Nm
(1.473 ÷ 1.819 kgm)

SUPPLEMENTARY INDICATIONS REGARDING REFITTING

• For components and/or parts dealt with in other pages of this or other groups, refer to the related procedures and indications (see: FRONT GRILL AND MOULDING UNDER HEADLIGHTS).

• Before connecting the electrical connectors, check that the electric cables are correctly inserted.
• When refitting, tighten to the specified torque the lower and front screws securing the bumper.