Chevrolet Malibu VII (2008-2012)

How to remove the front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, take out the four pistons and unscrew the ten screws that secure the upper part of the front bumper and the plastic trim, remove the trim.

-from the bottom, unscrew the six screws and take out the five pistons that secure the lower part.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches we take out three pistons on each side that secure the fender liners (front part).

-move the fender liners to the side and unscrew one screw on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners to the wings,

-release the latches above the headlights (pull the edge up).

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners toward you).

-release the latches under the headlights.

-with an assistant, pull the bumper forward (make sure not to break the wires).

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

Chevrolet Malibu VII (2008-2012) front bumper mounting locations

Chevrolet Malibu VII (2008-2012) front bumper mounting diagram

 

How to remove the rear bumper

⇒Tips for removing bumpers and how to avoid breaking anything..⇐

-open the trunk lid.

-from the bottom side, unscrew the two screws (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the lower part of the rear bumper (there is no need to remove the lower pistons).

-in the wheel arches we take out three pistons on each side that secure the fender liners (rear part).

-behind the fender liners, unscrew one screw on each side that secures the corners to the wings.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners toward you).

-release the latches under the rear lights.

-release the latches in the trunk opening.

-with an assistant, remove the bumper back (look at the wires).

-disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment.

mounting locations for the rear bumper Chevrolet Malibu VII (2008-2012)

Chevrolet Malibu VII (2008-2012) rear bumper mounting diagram

 

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