Front Bumper: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the front grille. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Grille.
Remove the nine clips on the upper part of bumper.

Fig 1: Locating Bolts
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Turn over the mud guard, and then remove the clips (A) and (B), which secure the front bumper to fender.

Fig 2: Locating Clip
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Remove the two clips (A), turn over the mud guard, and then remove the clip (B). (Conduct the same procedure on the right side.)

Fig 3: Locating Mud Guard Clip
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Remove the four clips in the center part of bumper.

Fig 4: Locating Clips In Center Part Of Bumper
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Remove the fog light. Refer to REMOVAL , Front Fog Light Assembly.
Remove the bumper from body.
Remove the energy absorber foam.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Of Vehicle
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Loosen the bolt and nut, and then remove the bumper beam from body.

Fig 6: Locating Bumper Beam Bolt & Nut
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