Front bumper
-open the hood.
-under the hood, remove the trim over the grille (holds on eight latches).
-under the trim take out the four pistons (inserted from top to bottom).
-around the perimeter of the lower part of the bumper, take out six caps and Unscrew nine screws (note that screws and caps are of different sizes).
-turn the wheels to the side.
-in the wheel wells take out three pistons on each side that secure the fender liner (front).
-Unscrew one screw on each side that secures the sides of the bumper to the wings.
-we release the latch in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).
-we release the latches under the headlights.
-we release the clips in the corners (near the headlights) of the grille.
-with an assistant, pull the bumper forward (look for the wires).
-disconnect the electrical connectors on the right side.
Rear bumper
-open the trunk lid.
-near the rear lights, remove the two covers (hold on latches, you need to pry from the bottom with a flat screwdriver).
-unscrew the four screws in the opening of the trunk.
-at the bottom of the bumper take out the two pistons and Unscrew the two screws.
-in the wheel wells, Unscrew two screws on each side that secure the fender liner.
-unscrew one screw on each side that attach the corners of the bumper to the wings.
-we release the latch in the wings (pull the corners of the bumper towards you).
-we release the latches under the rear lights.
-with an assistant, pull the bumper back (look for the wires).
-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).
How to remove front and rear bumper Acura RDX (2006-2012)
How to remove front and rear bumper Acura RDX (2012-2018)