Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (5-Door Hatchback 68 and Estate
35)
Removal Procedure
1. |
Remove the front bumper fascia
upper bolts (1). |
2. |
Remove the front wheelhouse
liner bolts (1) on both sides. |
3. |
Loosen the front bumper lower
impact bar bolts (1) on both sides. |
4. |
Remove the front bumper fascia
retainers (1). |
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Note: Use care when
removing the fascia. Fascia might rip apart if forced.
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5. |
Pull the front bumper fascia
(1) carefully outward and use a plastic trim tool in order to
release the retaining tabs from front bumper fascia guides.
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6. |
Disconnect any electrical
connectors. |
7. |
With the aid of an assistant
remove the front bumper fascia (1). |
8. |
Transfer or replace parts as
needed. |
Installation Procedure
1. |
With the aid of an assistant
install the front bumper fascia (1). |
2. |
Carefully push in the
retaining tabs of front bumper fascia into the front bumper fascia
guides. |
3. |
Connect any electrical
connectors. |
4. |
Install the front bumper
fascia retainers (2). |
5. |
Tighten the front bumper lower
impact bar bolts (1) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft)
. |
6. |
Install the front wheelhouse
liner bolts (1) and tighten to 2.5 N·m (23 lb
in) . |
7. |
Install the front bumper
fascia upper bolts (1) and tighten to 2.5 N·m (23 lb
in) . |
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