How to Remove the Bumper?

[McKaden]

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.

[JaxonRose]

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.

[DelBriella]

Removing the bumper yourself is quite a test of patience. I usually start by taking off the wheel arch liners above the tires to expose the inner screws. There are always a few plastic expansion clips under the chassis cover that require special tools to pop out. Pay special attention to the connections near the light assemblies, where hidden fasteners often lurk. When removing the front bumper, remember to disconnect the wiring harness behind the license plate frame - Toyotas often have hidden clips near the grille. The rear bumper is even trickier with the reverse camera wiring to consider; I once snapped a fog light connector in an underground garage. Plastic parts are softer and easier to remove in summer, but extra care is needed in winter when they become brittle. After removal, check all mounting points for deformation - older cars' plastic clips deteriorate quickly, so keeping spare new clips on hand is essential.

[StValeria]

Removing the bumper boils down to three key steps: first, remove the wheel liner screws, then address the chassis mounting points, and finally detach the clips. Essential tools are a ratchet wrench and trim removal tools. Always disconnect the fog light or radar wiring harness first – some European/American bumpers require removal with the crash beam. The black plastic fasteners in wheel arches release by turning 90° with a flathead screwdriver (don't pry forcibly). Note that headlight brackets are prone to cracking. Volkswagen models typically use T30 Torx screws, while Japanese vehicles favor Phillips heads. Remember to reposition foam impact absorbers after removal.