How to remove the front and rear bumper Pontiac Wave

Depending on the year of manufacture and body type, the mounting points differ.

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood, pull out the pistons that attach the radiator grille and the upper part of the bumper.

- (Hatchback) remove the grille and headlights, pull out the top and bottom pistons that attach the bumper to the amplifier.

-(Sedan) from the bottom side, we Unscrew the nuts that attach the bumper amplifier to the body.

-turn the wheels out of the way.

-in the wheel arches, we pull out the pistons and Unscrew the screws that fasten the slats (the front part).

-behind the slats, we Unscrew two screws on each side, which attach the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-pull the bumper forward (look for the wires).

-disconnect the electrical equipment connectors (if any).

Rear bumper

-open the trunk lid.

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

-we're removing the trunk linings.

-(Sedan) in the inner part of the wings, Unscrew the screws and nuts.

-(Hatchback) Unscrew the nuts from the trunk.

-Unscrew the screws that fasten the lower part.

-in the wheel arches, we pull out pistons that attach the undercarriage.

-(if there is) behind the slats, Unscrew the screws that attach the corners of the bumper to the fenders.

-carefully pull the bumper back (look for the wires).

-disconnect the electrical equipment connectors (if any).