Section 18: BODY
PA1553
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6.1 ZONE 1
FIGURE 11: ZONE 1
6.1.1 Front Bumper
The front bumper can be tilted downward to give
access to the bumper compartment. Pull the
release handle located inside front service
compartment to unlock. Tilt down the entire
bumper assembly to access the compartment.
Push the bumper back up firmly in place to lock
in position.
Two people are required to remove and install
the front bumper. Safely support the bumper and
remove the two bolts on each bumper side to
separate the bumper from the spare wheel
compartment door. To install bumper, reverse
the removal procedure.
WARNING
Front bumper is heavy. Use proper lifting
equipment to support the bumper during the
removal and installation operations to avoid
personal injury.
FIGURE 12: FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL
WARNING
The compartment behind the bumper is not
designed for storage. Never store loose
objects in this compartment since they can
interfere with the steering linkage mechanism.
Use care when opening or closing the
reclining bumper compartment to prevent
personal injury.
FIGURE 13: FRONT BUMPER RELEASE HANDLE 18613
For gluing of front bumper panel refer to
procedure PR00198 included at the end of this
section.
6.1.2 Front Crest
o Use a Chix cloth and anti-silicone to clean
the surface where the crest will be applied.