Chevrolet Alero how to remove bumpers.

 Chevrolet (Oldsmobile) Alero (1999-2004)

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

How to remove the front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood we take out two pistons (inserted from top to bottom) that secure the upper part of the front bumper.

-from the bottom side, unscrew the six screws that secure the lower part.

-in the openings of the front part we take out two pistons (inserted from bottom to top).

-turn the wheels to the side.

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

-behind the fender liners, unscrew three screws on each side (twisted from bottom to top) that secure the sides to the wings.

-with an assistant, carefully pull the bumper towards you (watch the wires).

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

How to remove the rear bumper

-open the trunk lid.

-unscrew the nuts from the trunk and remove the rear lights.

-unscrew the screws under the rear lights and take out the four pistons in the trunk opening that secure the upper part of the rear bumper.

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

-in the wheel arches, unscrew three screws on each side and release the fender liners (rear part).

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

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

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