Cars of the 1st and 2nd stages of production
Removal
1. Unfasten the fastening buttons and remove the mudguards from both wheels (see fig.).
24.1 Front bumper fastening elements (cars of the 1st and 2nd stages of production)
2. Working from the engine compartment, unscrew the 2 bolts securing the side bumper brackets to the body.
3. Unscrew the bolts securing the front bumper brackets to the headlights.
4. Remove the bumper and disconnect the wires from the fog lights (if necessary).
Installation
5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Install the mudguards in their places.
Cars of the 3rd stage of production
Removal
6. The side bumper mounting screws are located in the engine compartment in the under-wheel space. To access them, you must first remove all the corresponding body elements. The location of these elements varies depending on the type of engine and attachments, but in any case, you must remove the following units and assemblies:
- a) air filter assembly;
- b) multi-pin connector bracket;
- c) relay and fuse box;
- d) injection system computer.
You don't have to remove these elements completely, just unscrew their fasteners and move them to the side.
7. After this, you can unscrew the screws of the side bumper mount.
8. Unscrew the two front bumper mounting bolts located on the headlight bracket posts (see illustration).
24.8 Front bumper fastening elements (cars of the 3rd stage of production)
9. Remove the front bumper from the car. Disconnect the wires from the fog lights (if they are installed).
10. If necessary, you can remove the bumper shock protection by removing the rivets.
11. Remember the number of sealing elements of the shock protection and install the same number of them during assembly.
Installation
12. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Apply a layer of sealant to the bolt threads.