How to remove the front and rear bumper of an Acura ZDX

-open the hood.
-under the hood, take out ten pistons and remove the trim above the radiator grille.

-under the trim, Unscrew the six screws that secure the upper part.

-around the perimeter of the lower part, unscrew two screws and take out six pistons.

-turn out the wheels (depending on which side we will disassemble).
-in the wheel arches we take out two pistons on each side and release the fender liners.
-behind the fender liners, Unscrew one screw on each side that secures the corners of the bumper to the wings.
-we release the bumper from the front guide plate on both sides.
-tear off the latches in the wings (pull the corners toward you).

-release the latches under the headlights (pull the corner and pull it forward).
-with an assistant, pull the bumper forward (make sure not to tear the wires and hoses).
-remove the connectors of the electrical equipment.
-disconnect the headlight washer hoses (liquid may leak).

Rear bumper

-open the trunk lid.
-take out the plugs on the sides of the rear lights, unscrew two screws behind the plugs and remove the rear lights (they are held on by latches).

-in the trunk opening, take out two plugs.
-under the plugs, unscrew two screws on each side that secure the upper part.
-around the perimeter of the lower part we take out four pistons (inserted from bottom to top).
-in the wheel arches, unscrew three screws on each side (in order not to remove the wheels, it is better to unscrew them using a ratchet with an attachment) that secure the fender liners.

-move the fender liners to the side and unscrew one screw on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners of the bumper to the wings.
-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners toward you).

-release the latches under the rear lights.
-we tear off the latches in the trunk opening (pull it back).

-with an assistant, carefully pull the bumper back (make sure not to break the wires).
-remove the connectors from the electrical equipment (if any).
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