When removing components, use an upholstery tool kit or similar.
When installing/removing the front bumper, be careful not to scratch the front bumper itself and the car body. Wear protective gloves.
1. Remove the front belt.
2. Remove bolts A and clips B holding the front bumper C.
3. Loosen the screws A and remove the clips B on both sides.
4. Carefully remove the front edge of the rear wheel housing A to release the hooks B.
5. Working from the bottom to the middle of the wheel arch, lift the clip part of the wheel arch tread with a special tool to disengage the clips (C, D).
Note. Be careful not to damage the painted area around the clip hole on the front fender while removing the clip. If a painted part is damaged, repair it with touch-up paint to protect the area from corrosion.
6. Repeat steps 4 to 5 on the other side of the front bumper to release the front wheel arch protector from the front bumper.
7. Insert a technical napkin A between the protectors B of the wheel arch and the body on both sides. Loosen the front bumper mounting screws C on both sides.
8. Pull front bumper A near the wheel arches to remove it from hooks B and side clips C.
9. While removing the part of the bumper next to the wheel housing from the side clamp A, with the help of an assistant, pull the front bumper to remove it from the hooks B located on the upper corner beam C.
10. With the help of an assistant, pull the rear bumper A to remove it from the hooks B located on the front bumper bracket C and, if installed, disconnect the front fog lamp connectors D.
11. For some models: when fixing the fixing plate E, pull the headlight washer tube F to disconnect it from the socket G of the headlight washer drive.
12. The rear bumper is installed in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:
If your vehicle is equipped with fog lights and headlight washers, be sure to reconnect the fog light connectors and connect the headlight washer line.
Make sure the front bumper is fully engaged with the hooks (located on the side beams and clamps) on both sides of the car.
Check the clips for damage or stress whitening and replace if necessary.
Firmly press down on the latches and fasteners for a secure connection.