What are the steps to remove the front bumper of the Baojun 730?
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The steps to remove the front bumper of the Baojun 730 are: 1. Remove the screws at the bottom of the front bumper; 2. Open the front hood and remove the screws on the frame. The Baojun 730 is an MPV with the following dimensions: length 4780mm, width 1780mm, height 1740mm, wheelbase 2750mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 52 liters. It is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum power of 108kW at 5200rpm and a maximum torque of 250Nm, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
I've disassembled the Baojun 730 front bumper several times, and the steps are quite systematic. First, open the engine hood and remove the row of screws along the upper edge, about six or seven in total. Then, work on the wheel arch area—turn the steering wheel fully to both sides to expose the hidden screws, three or four on each side. Next, crawl under the car to remove the five or six screws near the underbody guard, being careful not to scratch the chassis. After all screws are removed, here's the key step: use a plastic pry tool to gently release the clips between the bumper and the body, starting from the edges and working slowly—forcing it may break the clips. Finally, remember to unplug the fog lights and radar connectors before slowly pulling the entire bumper downward. The whole process takes about half an hour, and beginners should keep a clip repair kit handy just in case.
When removing the Baojun 730 bumper for the first time by myself, I found the key lies in the clip positions. First, remove the screws along the lower edge of the hood, then deal with those near the wheel arches—remember to turn the steering wheel to full lock to access all screws. The bottom screws are located under the front of the car, and lying down makes the operation easier. After removing all screws, the most patience-demanding part is separating the clips: you must use a professional pry bar starting from the seam between the bumper and fender, and a click sound indicates one clip is released. The worst scenario is pulling hard—if the plastic clip breaks, you'll need a replacement. Finally, gently wiggle and unplug the fog light wiring harness, and the entire bumper can be safely removed. The whole process took me forty minutes, and I recommend wearing gloves to prevent hand scratches.
Removing the Baojun 730 bumper can be summarized in four stages: top, side, bottom, and clips. First, remove the eight cross-head screws along the hood edge on top. For the sides, take out the hidden screws inside the wheel arch liners—you'll need to turn the wheels for access. There are four fixing screws underneath; it's best to use a jack to lift the front of the car for this part. The trickiest stage is separating the clips: use a plastic pry bar to gently work along the bumper edges—avoid metal tools to prevent paint scratches. Once fully detached, carefully unplug the wiring harness connectors and remove the bumper as a whole. The entire process takes about half an hour, with the wheel arch area being the most common spot for missed screws.
