DIY rear bumper repair Hyundai Solaris

In detail: do-it-yourself repair of the rear bumper of a Hyundai Solaris from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

Work should be done with an assistant.
Operations are performed with an assistant on a viewing ditch or overpass.
We remove the mudguards and turn off the self-tapping screws for attaching the wheel arch liners to the rear bumper (see Removing the mudguards and wheel arch liners for the Hyundai Solaris).
We remove the rear lights (see Removing the rear light, replacing the Hyundai Solaris lamps).

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From the bottom of the car, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the clips of the two pistons attaching the bumper to the brackets of the bumper amplifier ...

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… From the holes in the bumper and amplifier bracket.

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The location of the pistons of the lower bumper attachment to the amplifier brackets.

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Similarly, we take out the caps of the upper bumper attachment to the two brackets of the amplifier.

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Using a 10 "head, turn off the self-tapping screws for attaching the bumper to the rear fenders on both sides of the car.

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Under the rear lights, the bumper is attached with a piston and a self-tapping screw.

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On the left side, use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the retainer and take out the piston.

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Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the self-tapping screw.
We perform similar operations on the right side.

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Pulling, we separate the left side of the bumper from the body, overcoming the resistance of the clips of the plastic holder.
Supporting the left side of the bumper, pull the right side of the bumper away from the body in the same way ...

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An amplifier is installed under the rear bumper.
To remove the rear bumper reinforcement ...

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... on each side of the car, with the head "12", unscrew the two bolts securing the flanges of the bumper amplifier to the body ...

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Install the amplifier and rear bumper in reverse order.

You will need: screwdrivers with flat and cross-shaped blades, keys "8", "10", "12".

Video (click to play).

1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the storage battery.

4.… and unscrew on each side one screw securing the rear bumper to the fender.

5. Remove one screw and one retainer for the bumper clips under the rear lights on the left and right, and remove the clips.

6. Unscrew the two clips of the lower bumper mounting clips ...

8. Remove the bumper from the plastic holders on the sides and slightly move the rear bumper away from the body.

9. From the inside, remove the screws of the two brackets securing the rear bumper to the amplifier.

10. Using a screwdriver, release the clips of the rear bumper lower mounting ...

12. Remove the four bolts (two on each side) securing the rear bumper to the body and remove the bolts.

This is how the rear bumper amplifier removed from the car looks.

14. To remove the reflector, unscrew the fastening screw from the inside of the rear bumper ...

15. ... and remove the reflector.

16. Install the rear bumper and all previously removed parts in reverse order.

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Every vehicle owner can face the procedure for removing the bumper. But only at first glance it seems impossible. Most Hyundai car owners think that they will definitely have to go to the service station, but you can cope with this task yourself. How to properly remove this body element, you will learn below.

There can be quite a few reasons for dismantling this part on the Hyundai Solaris. Most often, car owners want to repaint it, remove scratches, dents, install parking sensors or directly replace the body element itself. In any case, dismantling the bumper is the same. And for this procedure, you need to stock up on such tools:

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • open-end wrench 10 mm;
  • sewn-in gloves.

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Removing the rear bumper Hyundai Solaris (sedan)

If you have everything you need, and you have a lot of free time, you can start action. Start by removing the headlights from both sides of the bumper. To do this, you will need to unscrew three bolts on each side.

Be careful not to forget to disconnect the wiring harnesses first. When you remove the taillights, you will see two mounts that hold the bumper to the fenders of the car. They will also need to be unscrewed.

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Under the headlights there are two pistons and two screws securing the bumper to the fenders.

In the event that you install parking sensors on a sedan, you will need to remove all the trim in the trunk. If you will be engaged in body repair work or painting a car, you can safely skip this point.

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The attachment points of the bumper to the fenders are visible when the wheels are removed.

Now you need to remove the wheels, after which you will see three screws on each side. Feel free to unscrew them. Don't forget about the caps, which also work with a Phillips screwdriver. Now check everything carefully, and if you haven't forgotten about anything, you can remove the bumper from the Hyundai. Hook it up on both sides and gently pull it towards you. It will be good if someone will help you in this difficult procedure. Now you can safely start repairing a Hyundai car.

Usually, you have to dismantle the front bumper on the Hyundai Solaris if it has been damaged. This process is long and laborious, but the most important thing is to be patient and then you will succeed.

If you want to dismantle this part on the Solaris hatchback, then in addition to the above tools, you need to get a special puller for plastic panels. It will allow you to remove the interior trim without damaging the car itself. Here you need to act very carefully, since the risk is always present.

First, unscrew the screws that secure the rear bumper and remove the taillight. Now unscrew the screws that hold the brackets, they are located on the sides.

It is necessary to remove the parts located on both sides, and disconnect the plugs (andapki). Now you need to loosen the bolts on which the bumper is attached and carefully dismantle it. Do not forget to unscrew the fastening screw and remove the latch.

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Removing the rear bumper Hyundai Solaris in the process

Now you just have to disconnect the most important connector that holds the bumper. Please note that the installation of this body element is carried out in the same way, but in reverse order.

If you follow the instructions, even a beginner will be able to replace the bumper on a Hyundai. Damage to a plastic bumper is quite common, so you need to be prepared for the fact that you may have to change or repair it several times a year.

Replacing a bumper with a Hyundai Solaris is carried out in two main cases: if it was damaged in an accident or unsuccessful parking, or if the driver has the intention to make a small tuning.

The sequence of operations for replacing the front and rear bumpers will be almost the same. The car owner will need an equipped garage and the usual set of tools, which the master always has. To carry out self-repair of the part, you will also need to prepare consumables.

The cars of the Korean manufacturer are equipped with inexpensive plastic parts, which often suffer from unsuccessful parking, especially since not all cars have parking sensors at their disposal. An automatic transmission sometimes reduces the incidence of accidental damage to a part, as the process of braking and stopping in vehicles with automatic transmission is smoother. Bumpers often suffer from unsuccessful contacts, cracks and weakening of the paint layer become their second problem. The dismantling and installation process will take a minimum of time.

The work will need to be carried out in a prepared garage. A slipway or a viewing hole will be required.It's just that on asphalt or ground it is extremely inconvenient to remove the rivets that hold the part in place. The inconvenient posture of the master when working to remove the bumper of a car standing on the asphalt will significantly lengthen the work time. Landing at the car is very low and it will be extremely inconvenient to remove the mudguards and protection. Also, the presence of a flyover will allow access to the screws that are located at the wheels of the car. If necessary, removing the luggage compartment trim is also more convenient to carry out in an equipped and clean garage.

In addition to the equipped place, you will also need a set of tools. Without them, even knowing how to replace the bumper with a Hyundai Solaris, you will not be able to cope with the work. Among the necessary equipment and tools:

  • screwdrivers, without fail - Phillips, and a key for 10;
  • sharp riveting tool;
  • a construction hair dryer that will help straighten the plastic of the bumper;
  • enamel and brushes, if necessary, then also painting, primer and putty. Parts made from a mixture of polypropylene and polyurethane are very capricious and require careful painting
  • drying chamber.

Most likely, the driver will need an assistant who will hold the volumetric part to work on replacing the bumper and subsequent repairs. Depending on the complexity and the presence of the overpass, the work will take from 30 minutes to several hours, if the driver has no experience of interacting with pistons and deeply hidden bolts. Before starting, it is better to study the instructional video additionally.

Replacement is usually required if the part has been damaged by unsuccessful contact with a wall, wood, or other machine. The result can be a dent or crack. Not everyone can correct these faults on their own; in case of a serious violation of the geometry of the part, it will most likely need to be replaced.

In addition to standard situations in which replacement or the need to remove the rear bumper of the Hyundai Solaris hatchback or sedan is required, there are also non-standard ones. Among them:

  • restyling;
  • installation of an original lighting solution;
  • the need to renew peeling enamel if the plastic part has been painted.

To get started, the car will need to be taken or towed to an equipped garage. Understanding how to remove the front bumper on the Hyundai Solaris, you need to prepare:

  • a place for repair, in which an overpass is installed or there is an inspection pit;
  • tools (their set depends on the types of work required);
  • details, if it is necessary to replace the bumper or trim on it;
  • get an assistant who can assist with repairs.

It will not be superfluous to watch the video in advance, in which the masters will tell you in detail and show how to remove the rear bumper of the Hyundai Solaris or change the front one. The sequence of actions must be strictly observed; violation of it may impede access to individual elements.

Removing the bumper is a simple operation, it does not take much time, unlike the possible repair of a part. Stages of work:

    • the rivets holding the bumper are not very tight. They attach the part from the bottom, two on each side. The presence of the overpass will allow the driver to carry out this operation while standing. A Phillips screwdriver will help to remove the rivets, they can also be pry off with a flat sharp object;

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      • then you need to find the screws located along the edges of the part from the inside, they hold the headlights. They are located extremely inconveniently - the car will have to turn the front wheels;

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        • then carefully unfasten the plastic fasteners that hold the replacement element at the sides. They are fragile and you will need to unfasten them very carefully so as not to break;

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            • the next step will be to remove the fog lights as carefully as possible;
            • the work then moves under the hood. There, 4 bolts are unscrewed and two rivets are removed. There is a risk of losing the nuts, so prepare in advance and place a box under them;

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                • remove the bumper. You will need to install it after repair in the same order.

                A separate question will be how to remove the bumper cover on the Hyundai Solaris. Practically no effort is required for this: the part can be easily removed with a minimum of tools. It is supported by plastic fasteners that can be easily detached by hand. You only need to very carefully, but firmly press on them with your hands. With the same ease with which the cover is removed, it is put into place. The whole operation takes no more than 5 minutes.