How to remove front and rear bumper Suzuki Equator

Suzuki Equator I (2008-2012)

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

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood we take out six caps and remove the grille (the lower part of the grille is held on by latches, you need to put your hands between the grille and the radiator and put pressure on them).

-under the grate take out the caps (unscrew the screws).

-from the bottom, Unscrew the screws that secure the lower part of the bumper.

-turn the wheels to the side.

-unscrew the screws in the wheel arches that secure the sides.

-(metal bumper) remove the upper plastic bumper and unscrew the bolts under it that attach the brackets to the body.

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

-disconnect electrical connectors (if any).

Rear bumper

-disconnect lighting connectors.

-from the bottom side, unscrew the six bolts that secure the bumper brackets (you will need a strong and long collar).

-with an assistant, pull the bumper back.