SPECIFICATIONS
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear bumper reinforcement attaching nut | 28 | 21 | |
| Front Cross-member to cradle bolts (3) | 50 | 41 | |
| Front suspension cross-member frame rail torque boxes attaching bolts | 135 | 100 | |
| Front suspension cross-member attaching front and rear | 55 | 41 | |
| Fore/Aft cross-member anti roll through bolt | 50 | 37 | |
| Radiator support cross-member attaching bolts | 115 | 85 | |
| Shear bracket fasteners | 55 | 41 |
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
Scheme 3
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the front splash shield. Refer to «SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEELHOUSE, REMOVAL»(ref-485483-S05679842352012071300000) .
- Remove the fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to «FASCIA, FRONT LOWER, CLOSEOUT, REMOVAL»(ref-485477-S00863663952012071300000) .
- If equipped, disconnect the fog lamps.
- Remove the fender to fascia fastener (2). Repeat for the opposite side.
- Lower the vehicle slightly.
- On Avenger models, remove the front outboard push pin fastener (1).
- On Sebring models, remove the front outboard fastener (1). NOTE: Avenger shown in illustration, Sebring similar.
- Remove the four fascia to upper radiator support push pins (1).
- Pull out on the fascia sides to disengage the fascia retaining tabs.
- Remove the fascia from the vehicle.