posted 08-15-2000 09:53 PM                  

Here are the instructions per Real Rod for removing the front bumpers:

1 Release hood latch and open hood

2 Remove the screws that attach the grille.

3 Carefully remove the grille. Note, once the screws are removed, there is a tab on the bottom of the grille that you simply push towards the rear of the car to disengage.

4 Disconnect the park?turn signal lamp connectors.

5 Remove the 4 bolts on each side that secures the bumpers to the frame. Three are easy to reach, the forth has to be removed 1/4 turn at a time. If you wish, you can remove the headlamp modules (2 screws each) and then the bolts are easily accessable with a socket extension.

I hope this helps!

posted 08-18-2000 03:49 PM                  

Here's how I did it (on my 2000).

There are 4 13 mm bolts that hold each bumper and one electrical connector to the lights. The bolt heads face forward and the nuts are on the back side of the frame. The nuts also have tabs welded to them so they will not rotate, i.e. you only need to turn the bolt head (this makes life a lot easier since you need only get in there with one tool).

Undo the electrical connectors so you won't forget later.

Use a 13 mm socket wrench to get at the bolt heads. Two of the bolts are easy to get at and you can easily see them with the hood open. Go ahead and do those first, so you'll feel liek you are making progress Another one is a little tougher, but doable. Remove this one next, so you'll have the mistaken impression that you are 3/4 done. The fourth bolt is wedged behind the aluminum frame for the bupers and a real pain in the *. I found it easiest to remove the first three and then you can rotate the bumper slightly for better access. I also used a 1/4" drive ratchet, because it was smaller and easier to rotate (actually I used a 1/4" drive air ratchet, but hand tools should work). You may have to break the bolts loose with a combination wrench or 3/8" drive to get enough leverage.

It took me about 45 minutes to get one side off and then 5 minutes for the other. Most of the time was jockeying around, selecting the right tools, and hurling obscenities over that 4th bolt.

Hope this helps

posted 05-08-2007 08:27 PM                  

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Originally posted by kverges:
Most of the time was jockeying around, selecting the right tools, and hurling obscenities over that 4th bolt.

Hope this helps

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That fourth bolt is a _____ to get back in AND started
on the fastener. At this point, I am using just three to hold it in. Mike Krehel indicated that there are only two bolts holding in the headlight assembly. Is that true? Which ones are they? With the light assembly removed, I would think the fourth bolt would be a piece of cake.

posted 05-08-2007 10:13 PM                  

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Originally posted by Ed W.:
That fourth bolt is a _____ to get back in AND started
on the fastener. At this point, I am using just three to hold it in. Mike Krehel indicated that there are only two bolts holding in the headlight assembly. Is that true? Which ones are they? With the light assembly removed, I would think the fourth bolt would be a piece of cake.

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Ed do you put them on for special occasions? they make good porta potties when camping.

posted 05-09-2007 05:03 AM                  

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Originally posted by MDProwler:
Ed do you put them on for special occasions?

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posted 05-09-2007 09:05 PM                  

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Originally posted by Prowler X:
I'm taking mine off tomorrow
Warren

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posted 05-09-2007 10:12 PM                  

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Originally posted by Prowler X:
Someone else posted once that he dropped a tool into a "tight" space while removing these bolts and could not recover the tool. Just a caution. I'm taking mine off tomorrow after the kids across the street go to school in case I start cursing!

Warren

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Warren - its not that bad,,,,just take your time, and remove the grill. I only used four cuss words during the take-off, lol. An extra pair of hands or larger box helps stable the bumper while unbolting.

posted 05-10-2007 11:04 PM                  

I like the look w/o the bumbers.

Warren