How to remove front and rear bumper Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (2017-2023)

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross I (2017-2023)

Depending on the year of manufacture, the attachment points may vary slightly.

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood take out eight caps and remove the trim over the grille.

-under the trim take out two pistons and remove the grille (holds on latches).

-under the grille, unscrew the three screws and take out the four clips that secure the upper part of the bumper.

-unscrew the two screws in the lower bumper grille.

-from the bottom we take out twelve caps that secure the lower part to the protection and fender liner.

-turn the wheels, depending on which side we will disassemble.

-in the wheel arches we take out three pistons on each side that secure the fender liner and wing lining (front).

-we release the lining of the arches from the bumper (take the bottom and pull towards you).

-under the pads, unscrew one screw on each side that attach the corners to the wings.

-release the latches in the wings (pull the corners towards you) and with an assistant carefully pull the bumper forward (look for the wires and hoses).

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

-if there are headlight washers, disconnect the hoses (note that fluid may leak from the tank).

Rear bumper

-open the trunk lid.

-in the opening of the trunk, Unscrew the four screws.

-from the bottom, take out the caps and unscrew the screws (inserted and screwed up).

-in the wheel arches we take out the caps that secure the lining of the arches and fender liner (rear).

-we release the lining of the arches from the bumper (take the bottom and pull towards you).

-under the lining of the arches, 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).

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

-disconnect electrical connectors.