front bumper removal
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,079
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From: Bradenton, FL
Originally Posted by sal's 98 Vette
anybody has a pic or instruction how to remove the front bumper?im thinking of painting it.
thanks
thanks
First, raise the headlights and disconnect the battery.
Next, open the hood and remove the push pins in the very front, just under where the hood meets the fascia.
Remove the screws that hold the fascia to the front fender wells. I've included a couple of shots taken with the front fascia already off, so you can see where the screws went.
Next, unscrew and pull off the headlight trim pieces that surround the bulb assembly. Now you can remove both headlight mechanisms. There are two bolts on the side and two studs on the back. This will allow you to reach down and unscrew the bolts that hold the fascia to the front fenders. There are actually two on each side.
Looking at the photo above, you can see where the fascia bolts to the plastic piece under the fascia. Remove these five bolts.
Now, lying on your back, slide under the car and remove any remaining bolts that secure the fascia to the front frame bumber rails.
Lastly, reach under the entire fascia and pull out, while lifting up, and it will come off. That's all there is to it!
Oh, and don't forget to unplug the bulb assemblies before you walk away with it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,275
Likes: 6
From: Lake Oswego, Near Portland Oregon
I'M STUCK.......
"First, raise the headlights and disconnect the battery.
Next, open the hood and.........."
Still trying to figure out how to disconnect the battery before opening the hood!
Actually, great info and pix! Your step by step with the array of fasteners is great. Some of them are hard to see and make taking the thing off a bear the first time if you have to go searching for all the spots that are hung up. Second time is easy, but with great instructions like this, first time will also be easy.....Wish I had them when I had my front fascia off.
"First, raise the headlights and disconnect the battery.
Next, open the hood and.........."
Still trying to figure out how to disconnect the battery before opening the hood!
Actually, great info and pix! Your step by step with the array of fasteners is great. Some of them are hard to see and make taking the thing off a bear the first time if you have to go searching for all the spots that are hung up. Second time is easy, but with great instructions like this, first time will also be easy.....Wish I had them when I had my front fascia off.
