How to remove the front and rear bumper Subaru Forester SH (2008-2013)

-under the hood we take out six pins that secure the upper part.
-along the perimeter of the lower part we take out eight pins (inserted from bottom to top).
-we turn out the wheels depending on which side we are going to disassemble.

-in the wheel arches we release the fender liners.
-we take out one pin on each side that secure the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-(if any) pull out the headlight washers, release them from the latches and remove the caps.
-with an assistant, carefully release the latches in the fenders (pull the corners towards you) and pull the bumper forward (be careful not to break the wires).

-remove the connectors from the electrical equipment (if any).

Rear bumper

-open the trunk lid.
-unscrew the two screws along the edges of the trunk opening.

- we pull out the pins that secure the lower part (inserted from the bottom up).
- in the wheel arches, we unscrew the screws that secure the mudguards and bumper corners to the fenders.

- with an assistant, carefully release the latches in the fenders and under the taillights and pull the bumper back.
- disconnect the electrical equipment connectors.
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