Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Front bumper

Exploded View

1. Tow cover
2. Engine under cover
3. Core support cover
4. Fog lamp cover
5. Fog lamp (if equipped)
6. Front bumper fascia
7. Center support bracket
8. Upper fascia support
9. Front bumper upper bracket
10. Front bumper side bracket
11. Front bumper fascia seal
12. Front bumper stiffener
13. Front energy absorber
14. Front bumper reinforcement
15. Front bumper supports (RH/LH)

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Release the core support cover clips, then remove the core support cover.
2. Release the engine under cover clips, then remove engine under cover.
3. Remove the front fender protector side covers (RH/LH). Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove both front fender protectors clips and screws from the front edge and partially remove, moving the protectors as necessary for access.
5. Remove the front bumper fascia clips and screws, then remove front bumper fascia.
6. Remove the fog lamps (if equipped). Refer to EXL-156, "Removal and Installation".
7. Remove the front grille. Refer to EXT-19, "Removal and Installation".
8. Remove the front energy absorber.
9. Disconnect the harness connector, then remove the ambient temperature sensor.
10. Remove the upper fascia support bolts, then remove upper fascia support.
11. Remove the front bumper reinforcement bolts, then remove front bumper reinforcement.
12. Remove the front bumper support bolts, then remove the front bumper supports (RH/LH).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.