Why every driver should be able to remove the front bumper from the car
- August 12, 2022
- 0
Most drivers have no idea how to remove the front bumper from their car. It is believed that this should be entrusted to the master in service. Meanwhile,
Most drivers have no idea how to remove the front bumper from their car. It is believed that this should be entrusted to the master in service. Meanwhile, along the way, situations arise where a quick disassembly is simply necessary. And this skill will help you save a lot of money. About why in today’s reality it is crucial to be able to remove an expensive spare part yourself, tells the AvtoVzglyad portal.
Let’s start with the seemingly banal stuff – replacing the headlights. In modern cars, this process is extremely complicated, because the engine compartment is close together and you can’t just get to the light fixtures. At the same time, the same models have different lighting technology. In expensive trim levels there are durable LEDs or xenon, but in the basic equipment there are ordinary “halogens”. They burn out most of the time. Rent and xenon in ten years. In addition, this happens at the most inopportune moment – on a country road and even in the evening. This is where the skill of removing the bumper comes in handy.
After all, it is easier to approach the block headlight. For example, the owners of the Opel Astra H do a similar “trick”, the main thing is not to break the plastic fasteners. And after the bumper is removed, you can quickly replace the bulb and hit the road without fear of a dark road. The time lost for repairs will more than pay off. Indeed, when driving with only one headlight, an oncoming vehicle may think that it is not a car that is riding on him, but a motorcycle. It won’t be enough to go to the right – that’s the misfortune. What can we say about wild animals, which the “one-eyed” mate simply will not notice in the dark.
So it is useful to replace burned-out fog lamps. This rarely happens to them, though. And sometimes the plastic “lens” (found in the Citroën DS3) melts, and then the “flashlight” begins to shine dimly. This can make it difficult to see the driver in the fog.
And in winter, after removing the bumper, it is elementary to approach the washer reservoir, in which the liquid is frozen. With proper knowledge of the device of the car, it can be removed and warmed up. This will come in handy when problems arise on the road.
Finally, the skill of dismantling the bumper will allow you not to overpay for car maintenance. Indeed, in this case, the radiator clogged with fluff and mosquitoes can be easily cleaned. Another plus is that when performing work independently, the risk of damage to the “cooler” cells is reduced, which increases the service life. The intercooler is cleaned in the same way. But the dealer costs a lot of money for such a “cleaning”.
Photo: Drive2.ru (VladimirM11)
Let’s start with the seemingly banal stuff – replacing the headlights. In modern cars, this process is extremely complicated, because the engine compartment is close together and you can’t just get to the light fixtures. At the same time, the same models have different lighting technology. In expensive trim levels there are durable LEDs or xenon, but in the basic equipment there are ordinary “halogens”. They burn out most of the time. Rent and xenon in ten years. In addition, this happens at the most inopportune moment – on a country road and even in the evening. This is where the skill of removing the bumper comes in handy.
After all, it is easier to approach the block headlight. For example, the owners of the Opel Astra H do a similar “trick”, the main thing is not to break the plastic fasteners. And after the bumper is removed, you can quickly replace the bulb and hit the road without fear of a dark road. The time lost for repairs will more than pay off. Indeed, when driving with only one headlight, an oncoming vehicle may think that it is not a car that is riding on him, but a motorcycle. It won’t be enough to go to the right – that’s the misfortune. What can we say about wild animals, which the “one-eyed” mate simply will not notice in the dark.
So it is useful to replace burned-out fog lamps. This rarely happens to them, though. And sometimes the plastic “lens” (found in the Citroën DS3) melts, and then the “flashlight” begins to shine dimly. This can make it difficult to see the driver in the fog.
And in winter, after removing the bumper, it is elementary to approach the washer reservoir, in which the liquid is frozen. With proper knowledge of the device of the car, it can be removed and warmed up. This will come in handy when problems arise on the road.
Finally, the skill of dismantling the bumper will allow you not to overpay for car maintenance. Indeed, in this case, the radiator clogged with fluff and mosquitoes can be easily cleaned. Another plus is that when performing work independently, the risk of damage to the “cooler” cells is reduced, which increases the service life. The intercooler is cleaned in the same way. But the dealer costs a lot of money for such a “cleaning”.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
![Xiaomi shares autonomous driving images of its electric car: it is determined to compete with Tesla [Video]](https://cdn.webtekno.com/media/cache/content_detail_v2/article/126809/xiaomi-otonom-surus-testi-video-1660301339.jpg "Xiaomi shares autonomous driving images of its electric car: it is determined to compete with Tesla [Video]")
