Some problems.

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:36 pm

So first i went and got some new mesh to replace the crappy rusted one that was on. So i got home around 3pm and started to take off the front bumper. THE BASTARD WOULDNT COME OFF. I took out every single screew or clip or bolt that was holding it, even the ones in places my hand couldnt fit.
I finally got the yellow clip to unhook on one side and then realised there are 2 bolts right under the headlight but it is impossible to get too without taking the headlights out. So in an attempt to take the headlight out (it did not budge one bit) i took both bolts out (one on top and one on side), but it did not come out. Then in anger i pulled the bastard rusty grill out but thankfully didnt break any clips or screws that hold it in place. I pegged it on the wall and that was that.

So my question is; can anyone post how to remove the front bumper properly. Cos i searched as i was doing it, but nothing of assistance came up. There was a few references to dstocks site, but no links. Any help anyone ? Please.

xj265 · Post by **xj265** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:43 pm

completefto:

http://www.completefto.com.au/CompleteFTO.asp?aid=317

JOeJOe · Post by **JOeJOe** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:48 pm

I had this problem, mainly with the yellow clips.

Did you get under the car and remove the 4 bolts?

topao · Post by **topao** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:53 pm

i think you forgot the 4 bolts as JoeJoe said, i screwed up there my first time as well

rock_it · Post by **rock_it** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 9:55 pm

Had mine off pretty quick smart ...

4 bolts under the car ... 2 on each side
Couple of bolts on top of the bar where the hood closes .. 3 or 4
take out the screws that hold the splash guard in place to the bar
then on the VersionR and face lift models, there is a wingnut bolt under the fender up towards the light
Then 1 bolt each side that goes from the bumpers corner up into the guard..

Then I think that is it ... You then just pull ...

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:00 pm

YOU LEGEND !!!

harry90 · Post by **harry90** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:04 pm

JOeJOe wrote:I had this problem, mainly with the yellow clips.

Did you get under the car and remove the 4 bolts?

Yea i forgot the 4 bolts.

i think you forgot the 4 bolts as JoeJoe said, i screwed up there my first time as well

Yea thats right. Bastard was impossible to see without looking at the guide now.

4 bolts under the car ... 2 on each side
Couple of bolts on top of the bar where the hood closes .. 3 or 4
take out the screws that hold the splash guard in place to the bar
then on the VersionR and face lift models, there is a wingnut bolt under the fender up towards the light
Then 1 bolt each side that goes from the bumpers corner up into the guard..

Then I think that is it ... You then just pull ...

There are also 2 flappy things at the bottom which hold the bumper to something else with 1 clip on each side.
It took me from 3-7pm to get all the screws out cos i was digging around everywhere and pulling out impossible bolts, so it was a bitch to put back.

Thanks guys

J · Post by J » Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:53 am

yeh 25mins to get it off but a good effort to get it re-aligned.... When i did my angel eyes i just took off the yellow guides and fed the pole through the hole << sounds a bit familiar eh? and it was 10x easier to get it on