Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 845

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BUMPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT BUMPER FASCIA
HEADLAMP ADAPTER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT BUMPER FASCIA
It is not necessary to remove the headlamp assem-
blies to remove the front bumper fascia.
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove screws holding top of grille to head-
lamp adapter assembly (Fig. 1).
(3) Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
Refer to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance, for
proper hoisting and jacking procedures.
(4) Remove push-in fasteners holding fascia to
underside of bumper reinforcement.
(5) Remove inner wheelhouse as necessary to
access nuts holding fascia wings to fender.
(6) Remove nuts holding fascia wings to fender.
(7) Slide fascia forward and separate fascia from
vehicle.
(8) Disengage fog lamp wire connectors from back
of fog lamps, if so equipped.
INSTALLATION
(1) Ensure that energy management foam is prop-
erly installed in front fascia (Fig. 2).
(2) Engage fog lamp wire connectors to back of fog
lamps, if so equipped.
(3) Position fascia on vehicle and slide rearward,
being careful to ensure that the grille slides between
hood latch handle and headlamp adapter assembly.
(4) Install nuts holding fascia wings to fender.
(5) Install inner wheelhouse.
BUMPERS AND FRAME
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FRONT HEADLAMP BUMPER FORCEMENT ASSEMBLY ADAPTER FENDER GRILLE FASCIA REIN-
FRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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REAR BUMPER FASCIA
REAR BUMPER REINFORCEMENT . . . . . . . . . . 3
Fig. 1 Front Bumper Fascia
(6) Install push-in fasteners holding fascia to
underside of bumper reinforcement.
(7) Install screws holding top of grille to headlamp
adapter assembly.
HEADLAMP ADAPTER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove headlamp assemblies. Refer to Group
8L, Lamps, for proper procedure.
(2) Remove front fascia.
(3) Remove bolts holding headlamp adapter to
radiator closure panel from headlamp cavities (Fig.
3).
(4) Remove bolts holding underside of adapter
assembly to upper radiator crossmember.
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