The job is fairly simple, but I always like to know what I'm in for before beginning any project. I didn't find one here so I figured I would write one as reference point for anybody interested in this. 10-15min
Tools:
7mm socket
T-15 torx
Long screwdriver (or a plastic putty knife could also do the trick)
1. On either side of the fascia there are 4x 7mm bolts and 2x T-15 torx readily visible and can be quickly removed.
2. Looking underneath you will spot another 2x 7mm
3. Now, this little hidden bolt on the inside of the bumper/fascia assembly is the reason i decided to do a write up. There is one 7mm bolt per side and you need really work with this one. I recommend just letting your hand cramp and working through the pain
I would say its roughly about here:
4. With all the 7mm bolts removed the rest of the job is decently quick. There are 4x bumper-tabs per side that can be pulled away from the fascia pretty quick and easy
5. Starting on either side with all bumper-tabs removed for that side you can access and remove the first (largest) fascia-tab. The first one has a metal retainer clip in place so it is a little stronger than the others. I was able to reach behind and wiggle mine until it popped free. Repeat for other side.
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6. The method i used which seemed to work with little to no damage to anything was to work on the outsides inward by releasing one fascia-tab at a time. Pulling the fascia away from the bumper creating enough space/tension to touch the clippy part of the fascia-tab to pop free
7. There are three more of those metal retainer clips dead center, no way to access them, no tabs or anything I just pulled and they popped free.
Here is a bonus view of those reflectors. one single Phillips screw each side for removal
