How to remove the front and rear bumper Chevrolet Malibu (after 2008)
17-04-2023, 17:37. Posted by: carsoftos777
Despite the external differences, the bumpers of both the 7th and 8th generation Chevrolet Malibu are mounted almost the same.
Depending on the year of manufacture, the attachment points differ slightly.
-open the hood.
-under the hood, Unscrew the screws and take out the caps (twisted and inserted from top to bottom) that secure the top (pad, if any).
-take out the caps and Unscrew the screws (twisted and inserted from the bottom up) that secure the lower part.
-turn the wheels to the left or right side, depending on which side we will disassemble first.
-in the wheel wells take out the caps and release the fender liner.
-for the fender liner, Unscrew one screw on each side (spun up) that attach the corners of the bumper to the wings.
-we release the latches in the wings and along the headlights (starting from the wing, pull the corners towards you).
-pulls the bumper forward (be careful not to break the wires).
-remove connectors from electrical equipment (if any).
Rear bumper
-Open the trunk lid.
-wheel arches take out the caps and Unscrew the screws, release the mud flaps and fender liner.
-for the fender liner, Unscrew one screw on each side that attach the corners to the wings.
-(if any) in the opening of the trunk, Unscrew the screws that secure the upper part.
-we release the latches in the wings, under the rear lights and in the opening of the trunk (starting from the wings, pull the corners towards you).
-remove the bumper back (be careful not to break the wires).
-remove connectors from electrical equipment (if any).
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