What are the steps to remove the front bumper of a Langdong?
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Steps to remove the front bumper of a Langdong: 1. Remove the left and right inner liner clips and pry open the inner liner; 2. There is a screw on the inner side of each bumper corner. Apply slight force to pry it open, then open the hood; 3. Remove the clips on the top of the bumper, followed by the clips and screws at the bottom, to detach the front bumper. The car bumper is a safety device designed to absorb and mitigate external impacts, protecting the front and rear of the vehicle body. The Langdong is a compact sedan produced by Beijing Hyundai, with body dimensions of 4570mm in length, 1775mm in width, and 1445mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The front suspension of this vehicle is a MacPherson strut independent suspension, while the rear suspension is a torsion beam non-independent suspension.
Last time I removed the front bumper of my Elantra by myself and found it quite straightforward. First, you need to prepare tools like a Phillips screwdriver, 10mm socket wrench, and pry bar. Park on a level surface, engage the handbrake, and disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent short circuits. Then open the hood and start with the small plastic covers above the bumper, using the screwdriver to remove several clips and screws. Next, crawl under the car or lie down to remove the screws and clips near the front wheel fender liners—apply some force but not too aggressively to avoid damaging the plastic. When you get to the grille area, there are usually a few screws hidden near the license plate. After unscrewing them, carefully pull the entire bumper outward, taking your time because there might be fog light wires or radar connectors attached—remember to disconnect them first. Once the bumper is off, check for any cracks or looseness. The whole process takes about half an hour. Doing it yourself saves money and builds skills, but wear gloves to avoid hand injuries. If you have a repair manual, consulting it would be safer. Don’t forget to align all the clips when reinstalling, otherwise, it might rattle.
