How to remove front and rear bumper Chevrolet Silverado (1999-2006)

Front bumper

-open the hood.

-under the hood we take out six pistons and remove the cover over the radiator grille.

-under the cover we release two pistons (you need to rotate 90 degrees) that attach the top of the radiator grill.

-we release latches in the wings under the headlights (you need to pry off with a flat screwdriver) and remove the grille.

-In the opening between the headlights, unscrew the four screws (tightened from top to bottom).

-Unscrew one screw on each side that secures the sides of the bumper to the brackets.

-Remove the connectors from the fog lights.

-With an assistant, pull the bumper forward.

the scheme of fastening of the front bumper of the Chevrolet Silverado (1999-2006)

 

the scheme of fastening of the front bumper of the Chevrolet Silverado (1999-2006)

 

the scheme of fastening of the front bumper of the Chevrolet Silverado (1999-2006)

 

Rear bumper

⇒Useful tips on how to remove the bumper and not break anything.⇐

-Pull out the license plate lights and remove the connectors.

-From the bottom side we unscrew two nuts and two screws on each side that attach the bumper brackets to the body.

- unscrew the screws (tightened from bottom to top) that secure the bottom.

-With an assistant, pull the bumper back.

the scheme of fastening the rear bumper of the Chevrolet Silverado (1999-2006)

 

the scheme of fastening the rear bumper of the Chevrolet Silverado (1999-2006)

 

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