CAUTION:
Affix the protective tape to the position (vehicle body side) shown in the figure to prevent scratches and damage.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove fasteners A.

3. Pull the front over fender in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, set the front over fender out of the way while detaching clips B.
CAUTION:
After removing clips B, insert a rag between the front fender panel and the front over fender to prevent the front fender panel and clips B from being damaged.
4. Remove screws C.

5. Remove screws D.

6. Remove fasteners F.
7. Remove the seal board upper..
8. Remove fasteners G.

9. Remove screws H.
10. Pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, then remove tabs I.
CAUTION:
The front bumper and front bumper slider are engaged firmly. If they are disengaged forcibly the bumper could fall and be damaged. Perform the servicing carefully when disengaging the front bumper from the front bumper slider.
When disengaging the front bumper from the front bumper slider, the front bumper could fall and be damaged. Support the front bumper so that it does not fall.

11. Remove the front bumper from the front bumper slider.
12. Pull the front bumper in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove it while detaching guides G.

13. Disconnect the front fog light connector. (with front fog lights)
CAUTION:
After removing front bumper, it may hit the front over fender and cause a damage and/or injury. Perform the following procedure to prevent the front over fender from being damaged.
Fix the front over fender and front fender panel with protective tape.

14. Install in the reverse order of removal.
15. Adjust the front fog light aiming. (with front fog lights).
Front Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
Front Fender Junction Installation [Panel Replacement]B Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the front scuff plate..
2. Remove the rear scuff plate..
3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and pull the B-pillar lower trim
in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching hooks A,
pins B.
5. Take th ...
Side Garnish Removal
Front
1. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the position shown in the figure,
move it in the direction of the arrow (1) to remove the clip A.
2. Slide the side garnish in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure
and remove clips B from side garnish.
3. Remove clips ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Construction
The differential oil temperature sensor is installed in the rear differential
carr ...