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Removing the Front Wing from a Subaru Forester

Model: Subaru Forester MK 4, SJ - Years 2012-2019
Part: Front bumper

Let's see in this video how to remove the front bumper from a Subaru Forester. Lift the bonnet and secure it. Use a plastic lever to remove the securing rivets located at the top of the bumper. Once the rivets at the top are removed, unscrew the rivets in the wheel arch liners and finally remove the pins located at the bottom of the bumper. Remove the bumper from the front of the car by hand. To proceed with the installation, fix the bumper onto the body of the vehicle and tighten all screws around the wheel arch liners and the perimeter.

Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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