Front bumper

-open the hood and take out the five caps (inserted from top to bottom) that secure the top of the bumper.

-around the perimeter of the lower part, take out the caps and Unscrew the screws (twisted and inserted from the bottom up).

-turn out the wheels (depending on which side we will disassemble).

-we release the fender liner (front).

-Unscrew one screw on each side that attach the corners to the wings (spun up).

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

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

-disconnect the fog lamp connectors (if any).

Front bumper mounting scheme Acura RL (1996-2004)

 

Rear bumper

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

-open the trunk lid.

-in the trunk, remove the rear and side trunk trim.

-from the trunk, Unscrew two screws on each side that secure the bumper amplifier to the body.

-take out the five caps in the opening of the trunk.

-at the bottom of the bumper take out five caps (inserted from the bottom up).

-in the wheel wells, Unscrew three screws on each side that secure the fender liner (rear).

-for the fender liner, Unscrew one screw that secures the corners of the bumper to the wings.

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

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

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

Rear bumper mounting scheme Acura RL (1996-2004)

 

How to remove front and rear bumper Acura RL (2005-2012)