Depending on the year of manufacture, the mounting locations may vary slightly.

How to remove the front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, Unscrew the four screws (twisted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the front bumper (radiator grille).

-from the bottom we take out seven pistons that secure the lower part.

-take out the two pistons in the lower bumper grille (inserted from bottom to top).

-turn the wheels to the side.

-in the wheel arches we release the fender liners (front part).

-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 in the headlights.

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

-disconnect the connectors from the fog lights.

Chevrolet Equinox I front bumper mounting locations (2005-2009)

Chevrolet Equinox I front bumper mounting diagram (2005-2009)

 

How to remove the rear bumper

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

-open the trunk lid.

-in the trunk opening, take out two plugs and unscrew the two screws under them that secure the upper part of the rear bumper.

-from the bottom we take out four pistons (inserted from bottom to top) that secure the lower part.

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

-unscrew one screw (twisted from bottom to top) that secures the corners to the wings.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners down and towards you).

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

-remove the electrical connectors (if any).

Chevrolet Equinox I rear bumper mounting locations (2005-2009)

Rear bumper mounting diagram for Chevrolet Equinox I (2005-2009)

 

How to remove front and rear bumper Chevrolet Equinox (2010-2017)