How To - Remove Front Bumper Chevy Malibu (2014)

In this video I show how to remove the front bumper for a 2014 Chevy Malibu.

[@luislujan8715]

Please continue making videos when you work on your Malibu. I have the same car and I'm trying to learn to work on it. Thanks for the video.

[@maxschweiner8630]

Thank you! I had been waiting for something like this. The service manual would have you believe that it's necessary to jack the vehicle, remove both front wheels, remove the wheel well inserts, then drop the bumper. A turn of the wheels was all it took to get at the hardware. Replaced the horn on my 2014, which is located just under the driver's side headlight. Shops wanted up to $350 for the job. Did it myself in an hour and $25 for the replacement part. Screws for the bumper are T15 torx under the hood and T10 in the wheel wells. 7mm hex bolts underneath and in the wheel wells. Horn is mounted with a single 13mm nut facing you under the headlight.

[@goddom]

Thanks for listing the screw sizes!

[@bobbybackpain]

Max. I am considering pulling the grill pieces out and painting them on my 2013 when you had bumper off did you notice if they could be removed from the outside ? Or do you need to remove bumper cover? Thanks for any help

[@rickutting5288]

This video worked spot on. Thank you. I just did my project yesterday to replace the front Chevy emblem. It took 1.5 hours to remove, replace the emblem and replace the front fascia from start to finish. I also saved $350 by not using the repair shop. My Malibu is a 2013 but it's identical. My other Malibu is a 2015 and it's different.

[@joshuavance02]

Quick question, how is the 2015 different? I want to replace my bumper on a 2015 and am trying to look how to do it before I get all the stuff!

[@shaunmeyer420h]

Thank you! I had a F150 King Ranch back into my car in a parking lot, and I need a new bumper and grill. This video will help a lot! 13 Malibu ls

[@newfront4]

Thank you, I was trying to figure out what part that was as mine broke and I had to zip tie it.

[@larryborders5108]

This video helped me out a lot I have to replace all those parts you pointed out on my 2015 Chevy Malibu Eco.I am trying to find out what plastic thing is that you pulled back in the wheel well and both left and right sides i believe everything is fine in the actual bumper is good other then the bottom flapping thing you mentioned i am hoping I dont have to replace the whole bumper just be cause of that

[@goddom]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@danielraymond38]

Thanks for this detailed video

[@tb1235]

The ones that were missing are the exact ones I need to buy. Were they really 10mm hex?

[@All4thekingdom]

Thanks a lot for the video, I was wondering where that shutter even connected t, but you made it easier to locate. I bought a 14' that was wrecked and the person before me replaced it with a 13' bumper but didn't include the shutter. One day my engine light came on because it wasn't there and the Fuel control module was calling for a check engine light, but it was because of the shutter. but I just kept resetting the computer till I could get it fixed, but after about the 20th time of resetting, it just stopped coming on. Car drives fine and no more engine light. But still may need to remove the bumper to remove AC condenser(Also damaged), unless you think I can get it out through the other way??? (removing Radiator???)

[@jeffmcdaniel5826]

Thank you. My teenage daughter bumped into someone at a stop sign. Front bumper is cracked up and It got the radiator. I havent called the insurance yet but I'm probably going to do the work myself.

[@goddom]

Yeah, its not to bad of a job, and since your insurance will likely go up if you file a claim it will save you money in the long run.

[@Nikitapaper]

Thank you so much!

[@JamesAnderson-tk3nf]

Great help!!

[@enchantfullykidsbookclub4044]

Thanks a bunch!

[@GeorgeHamberhill]

My 2015 Malibu is also missing those (4) splash shield fasteners. Its making the whole front bumper sag a bit. I can't find the specific part number for the fasteners on a GM parts website. I think they are just a push in style insert.

[@Guayo305EM]

Mine never had those either since I got it. I just put in ones that fit from a set of Plastic fasteners

[@eltonhickmon8248]

Well done my friend

[@goddom]

Thank you!

[@75jrwhite]

Thank you

[@albertnyorkor9248]

Thank you Sir

[@jessieanngonzales1012]

I have a 2014 chevy Malibu and the front part I'm always going over it and scraped the flap as I park. excatly what is that part called? also can that part be replaced? if so how much am I looking at? thank you Jessie

[@goddom]

Not sure. I could be called the air deflector. Does it stick down from the bottom of the bumper?

[@Los_Chanchulleros]

Si eres Gonzalez entonces hablas español, a esa parte nosotros le llamamos *mata perros* .

[@louisyanick3372]

Thanks for the video. This video helped me out a lot in replacing the front grille. I was wondering how come my 2015 Malibu doesn't come with the front shutter like you have in this video. Do you know anything about it?

[@goddom]

Thank you, I am glad it helped. I am not sure why yours wouldn't. It might be that you have a different engine?

[@louisyanick3372]

Your welcome. Yes that could be. I was just curious. Thank you so much!

[@johnnywatson3971]

Appreciate it ✌

[@Roscoewade369]

thanks

[@ButBigger42]

Pro tip. Show the fasteners so we know exactly what you're talking about. You keep saying 7mm hex head. Is that 7mm allen screws or traditional bolts?

[@cristianmartinezjacinto6498]

Great video ! 💪🏼

[@chrischarlton1958]

How long does it take if your a newbie in doing any mechanic work?

[@goddom]

Probably a couple hours, maybe up to 4 if you aren't rushing and take breaks for lunch or whatnot. If you have the electric ratchet it will save a lot of time.

[@mickey36616]

where did you get the bumper over and cost

[@rubend.rodriguezjr.530]

Hi I'm not sure if this channel is still active, but I would like to know a list of all the screws(sizes) and push clips that are used in the car's bumper/splash shield.

[@goddom]

Hello, I am active, but I do not have that list. Sorry.

[@rubend.rodriguezjr.530]

@@goddom Do you know what sizes they were? And what type of push clips?

[@goddom]

I have no idea. If you go to an auto parts store they do have packages of clips you can buy by brand, so I would try that. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@jean-lucpierre8636]

@@goddom Can you please list all the types of tools i will need to remove the bumper? Thank you!

[@EarlyBirdCraft]

Hi, where do I buy the bumper cover?

[@goddom]

If you live in the US, the best bet is to go to car-parts.com, search for the bumper cover and you can find one at a local junk yard. You can look at it before you buy it. I think you might find it for $125-150. If you try and buy online it might run you $100 but another $150 for shipping.

[@cameronjohnson3057]

Rock auto is good, but shipping is more expensive than the bumper

[@user-qp7ex4ve1l]

👍

[@luislujan8715]

What's the red tool you show with the socket ?

[@goddom]

Hello, sorry, I was out of town. Its called a cordless ratchet, or electric ratchet. Mine is from Milwaukee, they were kind of the first to make them but now there are a bunch of alternatives. Home Depot has a similar Husky brand one that is about $100 total.

[@marcusporter9006]

Was there not a lower lmpact bar on the bottom of bumper

[@goddom]

Nope. At least nothing that the bumper cover was attached to.

[@GoonieBoyyy]

Would this be the same for a 2018?

[@goddom]

I am not sure. It will probably be very similar.

[@alvinhillis5165]

You left out the most important part, actually removing the screws.

[@Emmsies]

hello is there anyway to contact you i am about to buy a chevy malibu 2015 lt and i have questions regarding the bumper this video is 6 yrs old but if i cant eventually ill just erase the comment

[@goddom]

Hello yes, you can message me on YT. I think if you go to my channel there is a way to message me. If that doesn't work, reply to this comment and we can figure out other contact options.

[@Emmsies]

TY for responding but plans have changed the malibu is no longer available but i am currently looking for all the advice i can get on buying a used card the next one i am looking at is 2012 hyundai accent i currently dont have a mechanic anymore i am sure your busy and even if you could im sure you have better things to do i have not been through your whole page but do you also work on other cars?@@goddom

[@goddom]

@@Emmsies Hello, yes I work on all sorts. Let me know if you have any questions about the vehicles.

[@mr.veebez4170]

Will work for 2013???

[@goddom]

Hello, yes it should. They are the same generation.

[@mr.veebez4170]

@@goddom thank you

[@DjXplosive09]

Quick question can I fit a 2014 front bumper on my 13 malibu

[@goddom]

Probably. They are the same generation so there shouldn't be any differences.

[@TEXASBOYZ-mu4yo]

Yes 13-15 are exactly the same

[@unicorngirl8879]

Can I installed 13’ to a 16’

[@leolopez9378]

@@TEXASBOYZ-mu4yo The grill is shaped a little different

[@Mallymal1914]

Is there a work around for replacing the lower grill assembly, or does the bumper has to come off? Thanks in advance.

[@goddom]

Not sure. You might be able to, but the bumper is easy enough to take off that is might save you time and effort to just take the bumper off instead of trying to work around it. Just my 2 cents. I think there are clips that hole the lower grill assembly in and they need to accessed from the back side - if I remember correctly. You might be able to undo them from the front.

[@Mallymal1914]

Thanks

[@infidel1993]

Same question. Had a big rig kick up a chunk of asphalt into my lower grill about a week ago. Thanks for doing this video!

[@philipf688]

Is the top grille just a push on? Do I have take bumper off?

[@goddom]

I believe there are clips, but I don't think you can reach them from the front. I think it would be much easier if you take the bumper off. It wasn't to bad. Especially if you have a electric drill to help unscrew all the bolts/screws.

[@ricardorenova4650]

Some one knows where to get the shutters for it

[@goddom]

Its been a while, but I did a quick check and it seems Oreillys might have them available on order?

[@djohnson4465]

what the point of a how to when no details on how to replace the shutter was wade bro did you even show the removals of each screws?

[@danielraymond38]

I guess that's how I get the condenser out? Looks like it

[@goddom]

Yes, I assume so. Have a few more things to take out but this would be the first step. Good luck!

[@fabiancook1498]

U showed nothing waste of video