Theta

The following How-To covers the explanation of how to Remove/Replace the Lower Rear Bumper Fascia and includes specifications, schematics, etc.

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BOBSZ06

Did you change it out using these instructions?
Did anyone?

Most indicate the need to remove the entire rear end first.

Theta

Not sure what you mean, to be honest.

This is the official and proper way to remove the lower rear valance.

BOBSZ06

I purchased the WeaponXmotorsport diffuser (ie a replacement for the rear lower fascia piece), and this is the instruction received:
Basically you must remove the entire rear end of the car to replace the lower piece correctly.

Your instructions indicate that is not necessary.

Theta

I, too, have the WeaponX full kit as you can see in my sig. The lower valance replacement was just that.

Granted, I had one of the first valances Ben had shipped, but it only required the lower valance removal. Perhaps the mold has changed a bit?

You can also find the Upper Valance Removal here in the DIY section.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...er-fascia.html

Ben@WeaponX

If you were able to install the lower and get the vents aligned properly with just the lower off, you're the man! Since the carbon is not flexible like the urethane, it is harder to get lined up. The vents are tough to position properly since the tabs need secured from the back so they do not move as well.

I will tell you the Z06 grills are much better constructed than the flimsy LT1 grills.

BOBSZ06

In addition to what is mentioned in the first diagram, you also need to remove two screws that hold the exhaust surround in place in order to remove the lower fascia.

graysilv

Is anybody else having problems viewing the pictures on the first posts?

Theta

No issues that I'm seeing - they're all stored on the same account as the rest of the 'How-To's here.

Vett2013

please help if you can. I’m planning on replacing my z51 spoiler and replace it with another different spoiler...By chance do you have instructions for removing the Z51 spoiler?

Thanks
Lee

2016 vette

I searched everywhere for information on if the entire bumper has to be removed on the 2014-2016 rear end to repaint the bottom half. Well good news you don't have to do very much to get it off.
1. Remove the ten 7mm bolt on bottom.
3. Remove the two 10 mm bolts above the exhaust.
4. Pop off the mud flaps and remove the two 15 torx screws on each side.
5.On the bottom edge of bumper by the wheel pop the bumper loose from the upper part of the facia separating the two colored sections.
6. Now you can put your hand under the bumper and pop the red reflectors off the back.
7. Lastly remove the two 10 mm bolts on each side where the reflectors were and you are done. The bumper bottom will fall off in your hands.

Total time is less than 30 min and you can do by yourself. Then you can get the bottom painted. Installation is easier wish I had video taped it but you won't need that anyway. Good luck. Now mine is color coded to rest of car

2016 vette

Here it is after removal

2016 vette

Here it is with splitters and bumper painted

Jet Vet

Sweeeet!

meyerweb

Nice!. Mind if I ask what it cost to have it painted?

walleyejack

am i understanding this correctly ? remove 6 screws on the lower fascia and it pulls off from the body and upper cover ?

tia

The_Gretz

This is great information as I'm considering pulling the cat-back exhaust to have the tips powdercoated. Removing the lower fascia doesn't look difficult at all.