Mitsubishi Galant VIII (1996-2006)

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

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, release from the clips and remove the grille.

-under the grille, unscrew the screws that secure the upper part of the bumper (metal reinforcement).

-(if any) from the side of the engine compartment, unscrew the four bolts that secure the bumper amplifier to the body (spun up).

-from the bottom, take out the caps and Unscrew the screws that secure the lower part to the protection and fender liner.

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

-in the wheel wells, unscrew the screws that secure the fender liner (front).

-move the fender liner to the side and Unscrew two screws on each side that attach the corners of the bumper to the wings.

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

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

front bumper mounting points Mitsubishi Galant VIII (1996-2006)

Mitsubishi Galant VIII front bumper mounting scheme (1996-2006)

Mitsubishi Galant VIII rear bumper mounting scheme (1996-2006)

 

Rear bumper

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-open the trunk lid.

-we release the side trim of the trunk.

-for the skins, unscrew the nuts and remove the taillights.

-under the rear lights take out two pistons on each side.

-from the trunk, unscrew the screws (nuts) securing the bumper to the body.

-from the bottom, unscrew the four bolts that secure the amplifier to the body.

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

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

rear bumper mounting points Mitsubishi Galant VIII (1996-2006)

Mitsubishi Galant VIII rear bumper mounting scheme (1996-2006)

Mitsubishi Galant VIII (1996-2006) rear light attachment scheme

 

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