How to Replace a Bumper Bracket or Side Support

Bumper Bracket or Side Support Replacement

This guide requires the following supplies:

• Drill Bits

Safety Tip:
Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or closed toe shoes.

1

Remove the bumper cover from the vehicle. Use a door trim panel tool to loosen and remove all the clips/screws that are holding the bumper cover to the vehicle. The clips/screws are located on the end of the bumper cover in the wheelwell and along the top and bottom throughout the cover.
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2

Disconnect any wires or connectors such as fog lights from the bumper.
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3

If there is no damage to the bumper cover set it aside in a safe location.
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4

Locate the bumper brackets on the right and left side of the vehicle below the fender.
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5

Unbolt the bumper brackets from the vehicle. There are usually two bolts that hold the bumper brackets on.

6

Inspect the area around and underneath the bumper bracket location for any damage that may prevent the new brackets from being installed.

7

Install the new bumper brackets with new bolts.

8

Hang the bumper cover on the bumper brackets.

9

Secure the bumper cover in the bumper bracket by sliding it back and forth.

10

Re-install the clips/screws starting on one end and working around to the other.

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