Cube L4-1.8L (MR18DE) (2010)
Front Bumper: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation
FRONT BUMPER
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Bumper fascia is made of resin. Never apply strong force to it, and be careful to prevent contact with oil.
1. Fully open hood assembly.
2. Remove front grille. See: Grille/Service and Repair/Front Grille (Regular Grade)/Removal And Installation.
3. Remove fender protector fixing clips and screws to access bumper fascia assembly fixing screw, and then remove bumper fascia assembly fixing
screws (LH/RH).
4. Remove bumper fascia assembly lower side fixing bolts and clips.
Broken Triangle: Pawl
5. Pull bumper fascia assembly side toward the vehicle side as shown by the arrows in the figure, and then disengage bumper fascia assembly from
bumper side brackets (LH/RH).
CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
6. Disconnect front fog lamp harness connectors (LH/RH).
7. Remove bumper fascia assembly.
CAUTION:
When removing bumper fascia, 2 workers are required so as to prevent it from dropping.
8. Remove the following parts after removing bumper fascia.
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License plate bracket
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Front bumper side brackets (LH/RH)
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Front bumper finishers (LH/RH) (without front fog lamp models)
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Fog lamps (LH/RH). See: Lighting and Horns/Fog/Driving Lamp/Service and Repair/Removal And Installation.
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Bumper spacers
9. Remove bumper energy absorber.
10. Remove bumper reinforcement.
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Remove radiator core lower stay mounting bolts (A), and then remove radiator core lower stay.
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Remove bumper reinforcement fixing nuts.
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Partially remove bumper reinforcement right side.