Chevrolet Captiva (2006-2018) how to remove bumpers.

Chevrolet Captiva I C100/C140 (2006-2018), Holden Captiva, Daewoo Winstorm (2006–2011)

Depending on the year of manufacture, the attachment points differ slightly.

How to remove the front bumper

Chevrolet Captiva I C100 (2006-2011)

-open the hood.

-under the hood, take out the pistons and remove the trim.

-unscrew the two screws that secure the upper part of the front bumper.

-between the grille and the radiator, take out the four pistons (inserted from top to bottom).

-unscrew three screws on each side and remove the headlights.

-under the headlights, take out two pistons (inserted from top to bottom).

-unscrew the screws along the perimeter at the bottom (twisted from bottom to top).

-turn the wheels to the left or right, depending on which side we will disassemble first.

-in the wheel arches, Unscrew the screws that secure the fender liners.

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

-with an assistant, release the corners from the latches in the wings (pull towards yourself).

-pull the bumper forward.

-remove the connector from the fog lights (if equipped).

-if there are headlight washers, disconnect the hoses (to prevent the liquid from leaking onto the ground, you should prepare a special container).

 

Chevrolet Captiva I C140 (2011-2018)

-open the hood.

-under the hood, take out the nine pistons and remove the plastic trim.

-unscrew the two screws (twisted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the front bumper.

-from the bottom, unscrew the six screws that secure the fender liners and three screws (14 mm) that secure the lower part.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches, unscrew three screws on each side and move the fender liners to the side.

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

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

-release the latches under the headlights.

-with an assistant, pull the bumper forward (watch the wires and hoses).

-disconnect the connectors of the electrical equipment.

-(if any) disconnect the headlight washer hoses.

 

How to remove the rear bumper

-open the trunk lid.

-unscrew two screws on each side and remove the rear lights (they are held on by clips, pull them towards you).

-under the rear lights, take out two pistons (inserted from top to bottom).

-unscrew the six screws in the trunk opening that secure the upper part of the rear bumper.

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

-in the wheel arches, unscrew the four screws that secure the fender liners (mud flaps) and one screw on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the corners to the wings.

-with an assistant, release the latches in the wings (pull the corners towards you) and remove the bumper from the guides backwards.

-remove the connector from the parking sensors (if equipped).