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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Default How do I remove front bumper?

This is on a 79. I have fixed headlights, do I need to remove the headlight panels. They look very close to some of the top bolts. I don't have any manuals for pics. Does anyone have a pic on where all the attachments are at? Thanks
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Headlights can stay in place. The retainer pieces and nuts are installed full perimeter of the bumper. Remove the license plate bracket and disconnect the front center; and the lower valance.

Go to the ZIP website and find the front bumper. There should be an install blow-up in the lower right corner of that page.

They also sell manuals.



It's straight forward; once you tear into it.

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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Are you replacing the orininal bumper with a fiberglass bumper cover. If so take a sawsall to it about 1 inch from the seam makes getting to the fasteners easy. Other wise hard to get to fasteners and most will break. Good luck JAY
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