How to Remove the Bumper?
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The method to remove the bumper is as follows: 1. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right, turn off the engine, and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery; 2. Remove the fixing screws. Taking Buick as an example, there are many screws on the upper part of the front bumper. While removing the screws, also remove the splash shield, front bumper cover, and energy absorber; 3. After removing the bumper cover, you can see the front impact bar and energy absorber. Disconnect the front fog light connector. If replacing the bumper, remove the last two fixing screws. The car bumper is mainly located at the front and rear of the vehicle. In addition to maintaining its original protective function, the front and rear bumpers also aim to achieve harmony and unity with the car body styling and pursue lightweight design.
Last time I took off the front bumper myself, I found the main screws were hidden in the wheel arch liners and chassis mounting points. You'll need a socket wrench and plastic pry tools ready - some models require hex keys. The trickiest part is locating all the screws concealed inside the wheel wells. The chassis clips securing the bumper break easily, so pry gently. There's huge variation between models - my old German car had an insane number of screws while Japanese cars are simpler. Take photos to document screw locations so you won't have spare parts during reassembly. Be careful not to scratch the paint, and wearing gloves is safer. For rear bumpers, remember to disconnect the parking sensor wiring harness properly - never yank the connectors. When in doubt, consult the vehicle's repair manual or watch online teardown videos - there are plenty available now.
