How to replace the front bumper cover 2006-2011 Honda Civic

Chapter 1:

Open the hood

Step 1/1

Turn your engine off, set the parking brake pull on the hood release handle, and open the hood.

Chapter 2:

Remove the radiator support cover

Step 1/1

Using a fork, remove the 4 holding rivets. Then remove the cover.

Chapter 3:

Set up

Step 1/4

Using a ratchet, an extender and a 5mm Allen socket, unscrew the 2 upper retaining bolts on the front bumper cover.

Chapter 3:

Step 2/4

Then, using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the screw holding the bumper cover to the fender.

Chapter 3:

Step 3/4

Do the same on the other side.

Chapter 3:

Step 4/4

Using a fork, remove the 6 retaining rivets on the lower part of the bumper cover by prying their central parts.

Chapter 4:

Remove the bumper cover

Step 1/3

Disengage the bumper cover from the fender by pulling it out and then down.

Chapter 4:

Step 2/3

Pull the bumper cover out of its slot.

Chapter 4:

Step 3/3

The front bumper cover is now free: you can remove it, preferably with help from a second person.

Chapter 5:

Remove the grille assembly

Step 1/2

Using a ratchet, an extender and an 8 mm socket, unscrew the 4 bolts holding the grille assembly in place.

Chapter 5:

Step 2/2

Then unclip the two grille retaining tabs. Then, remove it.

Chapter 6:

Separate the valance from the bumper

Step 1/2

Turn the front bumper cover over and remove the retaining rivets by prying their central parts.

Chapter 6:

Step 2/2

You now need to separate the valance from the front bumper cover. Remove it by pulling it point by point to unclip it from its slot.

Chapter 7:

Reattach the bumper to the valance

Step 1/1

Clip the valance back into the bumper cover. Then put the rivets back in place.

Chapter 8:

Put the grille assembly back

Step 1/1

Put the Grille assembly back in place. Then screw it back on.

Chapter 9:

Reinstall the bumper cover

Step 1/5

Now you need to reinstall the front bumper cover.

Chapter 9:

Step 2/5

Then reattach each side to the bumper cover retainers.

Chapter 9:

Step 3/5

From the wheel arches, screw the bumper cover retaining screw back onto the fender.

Chapter 9:

Step 4/5

Screw the 2 upper bumper cover retaining bolts back on.

Chapter 9:

Step 5/5

Under the vehicle, put the rivets back in place.

Chapter 10:

Put the radiator support cover back

Step 1/3

Take the new radiator support cover. Then position it correctly.

Chapter 10:

Step 2/3

Remember to pass the cover under the fender mountings and the grille assembly. Then put the rivets back in place.

Chapter 10:

Step 3/3

Operation complete.