18/09/2020 09:10:48
Carrier - Bumper - Front (Remove and Replace)
Correction Code 10101002
Warning
If the vehicle has air
suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and
supporting the vehicle.
Removal
- Recover the A/C refrigerant from the vehicle. See A/C Refrigerant Recovery and Recharge (Remove and Replace).
- Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
- Remove the radiator. See Radiator (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the center active louver. See Active Louver - Center (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH headlight assemblies. See Headlight Assembly - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH horns. See Horn - 1st Generation (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front antenna bumper carrier. See LF Antenna - Bumper Carrier (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH front impact sensors. See Sensor - Impact - Front - LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the front aero shield panel. See Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the bolts (x2) that attach
the front bumper carrier to the body (torque 4 Nm).
NoteLH bolt shown for clarity.
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Remove the bolt that attaches the
LH stay bar to the carrier (torque 11 Nm).
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Remove the nut that attaches the
air conditioning pipe to the LH condenser (torque 8 Nm).
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Disconnect the pipe and tie aside.
CAUTIONPlug pipe connections to prevent ingress of moisture or dirt.CAUTIONRemove and discard O-rings.CAUTIONLubricate new O-rings with clean refrigerant oil.
- Remove the nut that attaches the inboard air conditioning link pipe (torque 15 Nm).
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Disconnect the pipe from the condenser and tie aside.
- Disconnect the condenser fan motor electrical connector.
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Remove the screws (x4) that
attach the condenser mounting clamps (torque 3 Nm).
- Release the condenser from the lower mounting and collect the clamps.
- Release the condenser assembly from the upper mounting and remove from the vehicle.
- Repeat the previous 9 steps and remove the RH condenser.
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Remove the following hardware:
- The bolt that attaches the air suspension compressor bracket to the carrier (red arrow) (torque 6 Nm).
- The bolts (x2) that attach the vacuum pump mounting bracket to the front bumper carrier (blue arrows) (torque 6 Nm).
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Remove the following hardware:
- The clip that attaches the air suspension compressor pump valve to the carrier (blue arrow). Tie the valve aside.
- The bolt that attaches the inboard air conditioning link pipe to the carrier (yellow arrow) (torque 11 Nm). Remove the pipe.
- The clips (x4) that attach the coolant hose to the carrier (green arrows).
- The harness clips (x8) that attach the harness to the carrier (red arrows).
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Remove the following hardware:
- The LH and RH ankle catcher end screws (x2) (blue arrows) (torque 11 Nm).
- The bolts (x6) that attach the ankle catcher to the crash structure (red arrows) (torque 11 Nm).
- Remove the ankle catcher assembly. See Ankle Catcher Assembly (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the front bumper carrier.
Installation
New front bumper carrier with part number 1061950-98-E or later must be modified before installation:
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Locate the front mounting holes
for the front trunk assembly on the carrier, and then enlarge the mounting holes
by drilling 9mm holes.
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Using a rivnut setting tool, install a rivnut into the RH front hole on the
carrier. Repeat this step on the LH front hole.
NoteMake sure that each rivnut is fully flushed and secured onto the carrier.