REQUEST: Front Bumper Removal

Cyberium · 05-06-2009, 10:43 PM

Hey guys,

I'm buying the Stillen Cold Air Intakes and I know the front bumper needs to be removed. I've seen it only takes 10-15 minutes to remove but I'm no body shop guy and would love to have some help.

Any chance someone could take a couple of pictures or post a simple walkthrough on where all the bolts are and the easiest way to do it? It would be greatly appreciated.

I have the Sport Package by the way... I think there is a extra few bolts for the front spoiler?

Thanks again

wstar · 05-06-2009, 10:55 PM

Semtex's thread has some good install pics, but not specifically of the bolt locations for removing the bumper. It's pretty obvious really, and the service manual (it's on these forums, free PDF download) probably shows all the bolts too.

Basically, there's the 6 bolts along the front edge of the plastic cover under the engine bay (there are 10 others on the other edges if you wanted to remove the whole thing, like for an oil change), then one more bolt on each side slightly further out from those front 6, just behind the corner of the spoiler. Then you need to remove the innermost of the 3 bolts on each of the little mini-spoilers in front of the front tires. Remove all the plastic clip-thingies along the top between the radiator and the bumper (two rows of them, which should allow you to remove the strip of plastic that sits between the radiator and bumper). Finally, remove one plastic clip-thingy from each front wheel well liner (the one close to the front outer edge), pry that open away from the bumper, and then hold it open near the top to reach one more bolt underneath there that goes upwards into the upper corner of the bumper. After that, you can basically pull on the bumper near the headlights and unsnap it and it will come free.

Cyberium · 05-06-2009, 11:12 PM

Thanks wstar for the response.

That doesn't sound as bad as I originally thought. Would you recommend ramps or it can be done easily without?

wstar · 05-06-2009, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberium

Thanks wstar for the response.

That doesn't sound as bad as I originally thought. Would you recommend ramps or it can be done easily without?

It definitely *can* be done flat on the ground. I didn't use ramps when I installed my intakes. But you will find it easier to see and remove the bolts on the underside on ramps, especially if it's your first time.

tru_Asiatik · 05-07-2009, 09:49 PM

since im doing my intake i thought id look it up
REFERENCE: Service manual EXT-pg11

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Cyberium · 05-08-2009, 12:42 AM

tru_Asiatik

Thanks so much for that link man... makes life much easier.

tru_Asiatik · 05-08-2009, 12:50 AM

no problem glad i could help

semtex · 05-08-2009, 10:44 AM

I'll try to do a step by step DYI with pics when I remove the front fascia to install my oil cooler. Might not be for a couple of weeks tho.

Cyberium · 05-09-2009, 12:18 AM

That would be great semtex. I know alot of people that would benefit from that, myself included

msl82 · 05-27-2009, 12:28 PM

So, there is no step by step instruction with pictures yet?

Do we have these instruction on any of our manual books?

I need to know how to get my front bumper/headlights off...thanks guys.

semtex · 05-27-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msl82

So, there is no step by step instruction with pictures yet?

Do we have these instruction on any of our manual books?

I need to know how to get my front bumper/headlights off...thanks guys.

Did you look at the Service Manual link provided above?

semtex · 05-27-2009, 12:41 PM

msl82 · 05-28-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

oh man, thanks bro!! I really needed that info for this weekend project. you just saved me. haha ....

semtex · 05-28-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msl82

oh man, thanks bro!! I really needed that info for this weekend project. you just saved me. haha ....

So where's my rep point?

msl82 · 05-28-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

So where's my rep point?

Given.

05-06-2009, 10:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	REQUEST: Front Bumper Removal Hey guys, I'm buying the Stillen Cold Air Intakes and I know the front bumper needs to be removed. I've seen it only takes 10-15 minutes to remove but I'm no body shop guy and would love to have some help. Any chance someone could take a couple of pictures or post a simple walkthrough on where all the bolts are and the easiest way to do it? It would be greatly appreciated. I have the Sport Package by the way... I think there is a extra few bolts for the front spoiler? Thanks again

05-06-2009, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Semtex's thread has some good install pics, but not specifically of the bolt locations for removing the bumper. It's pretty obvious really, and the service manual (it's on these forums, free PDF download) probably shows all the bolts too. Basically, there's the 6 bolts along the front edge of the plastic cover under the engine bay (there are 10 others on the other edges if you wanted to remove the whole thing, like for an oil change), then one more bolt on each side slightly further out from those front 6, just behind the corner of the spoiler. Then you need to remove the innermost of the 3 bolts on each of the little mini-spoilers in front of the front tires. Remove all the plastic clip-thingies along the top between the radiator and the bumper (two rows of them, which should allow you to remove the strip of plastic that sits between the radiator and bumper). Finally, remove one plastic clip-thingy from each front wheel well liner (the one close to the front outer edge), pry that open away from the bumper, and then hold it open near the top to reach one more bolt underneath there that goes upwards into the upper corner of the bumper. After that, you can basically pull on the bumper near the headlights and unsnap it and it will come free. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-07-2009, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	since im doing my intake i thought id look it up REFERENCE: Service manual EXT-pg11 EXT __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

05-08-2009, 12:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	no problem glad i could help __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

05-08-2009, 10:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I'll try to do a step by step DYI with pics when I remove the front fascia to install my oil cooler. Might not be for a couple of weeks tho. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

05-06-2009, 11:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Thanks wstar for the response. That doesn't sound as bad as I originally thought. Would you recommend ramps or it can be done easily without?

05-08-2009, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	tru_Asiatik Thanks so much for that link man... makes life much easier.

05-09-2009, 12:18 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	That would be great semtex. I know alot of people that would benefit from that, myself included

05-27-2009, 12:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
msl82 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: united states Posts: 199 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 257	So, there is no step by step instruction with pictures yet? Do we have these instruction on any of our manual books? I need to know how to get my front bumper/headlights off...thanks guys.

05-27-2009, 12:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	__________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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