Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, take out the rivets that secure the upper part of the bumper.

-Unscrew the screws (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the lower part.

-wheel the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches, release the wheel arch liners.

-Unscrew the screws (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).

-release the latches under the headlights.

-with an assistant, we pull the bumper forward (look behind the wires).

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

front bumper mounting diagram Acura MDX (2001-2006)

Rear bumper

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

-open the trunk lid.

-in the opening of the trunk, Unscrew the two screws.

-from the side of the bottom, take out the caps (inserted from the bottom up) that secure the bottom.

-in the wheel arches, take out the rivets that secure the wheel arch liners (rear part).

-behind the wheel arch liners, Unscrew one screw on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).

-release the latches under the rear lights.

-with an assistant, we pull the bumper back (look behind the wires).

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

rear bumper mounting scheme Acura MDX (2001-2006)

 

How to remove front and rear bumper Acura MDX (2006-2013)

How to remove front and rear bumper Acura MDX (2014-2020)