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Repair and Service Manual
BODY
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
647701
BODY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
Front Bumper
Tool List Qty.
Socket, 15 mm.............................................................1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torx Bit, T-30 ............................................................... 1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs.................................................1
1. Remove two hex nuts (1) and washers (2) securing
the top of the bumper (3) to the front strut mounting
bolts (Figure 3).
2. Remove the bolt (4) and washer (5) securing the bot-
tom of the bumper (3) to the bumper bracket (6).
3. Pull the top of the bumper (3) forward and off of the
bolts. Lift the bumper (3) upward to clear the frame
channel between the front struts. Pull the lower edge
of the bumper down and away from the vehicle.
Installation is reverse order of removal. Replace any worn
or damaged hardware as required. It is recommended
that all lock nuts be replaced after the fifth removal.
Figure 3 Front Bumper
Rocker Panels
Tool List Qty.
Torx Bit, T-45IP ............................................................ 1
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs.................................................1
1. Remove the lower rocker panel (1) by removing
three torx screws (3) (Figure 4).
2. Remove the upper rocker panel (2) by removing the
two remaining torx screws (3).
Removal is the same for both sides of the vehicle.
Installation is reverse order of removal. Replace any worn
or damaged hardware as required. It is recommended
that all lock nuts be replaced after the fifth removal.
Figure 4 Rocker Panel Removal
Floormat
Tool List Qty.
Notched Pry Bar ..........................................................1
The upper and lower rocker panels must be removed
before removing the floormat.
1. Remove six ratchet rivets (5) securing the floormat to
the floorboard (4). (Figure 5).
2. Pull the edge of the floormat from under the edge of
the instrument panel and lift over accelerator and
brake pedals.
Figure 5 Floormat Fastener Removal
Installation of the floormat will require new ratchet rivets.
Install two short ratchet rivets in the upper corners of
floormat (Figure 6).
Item Torque Specification
1 27 - 44 in. lbs (3 - 5 Nm)
4 37 - 45 in. lbs (4 - 5 Nm)
Item Torque Specification
3 27 - 44 in. lbs (3 - 5 Nm)