[HOW TO] Remove front bumper

aidu88 · 8th February 2012, 13:52

Hi there,

This thread should give you a better idea of remeoving the front bumper for access or even changing the splitter as there isnt much more to it.

TOOLS:
2X flat head screwdrivers
Phillips screwdriver
10mm spanner/socket (personal prefence

)

First of all start by taking the front arches off by just pulling prising them off being carful around the clips holding them on.

Then remove the phillips screw, one either side !!

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Now move under the bumper and just work your way from the outside-in removing first the two plastic clips then two phillips screws, a plastic clip, 10mm bolt and then a final plastic clip moving to the center.

281.jpg

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This takes you to the center of the bumper now its just the same the othere side, so once all these fasteners are out............... Pull the bumper away from the car starting at the corners where you removed the first screw with some force and work your way around until it comes off.

REMEMBER TO DISCONECT THE FOG LIGHTS IF FITTED !!

It really is that simple !! Hope this helps but ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK !!!

smig · 8th February 2012, 19:43

Excellent stuff

Bog · 8th February 2012, 20:43

Very useful

thanks for doing this...

Dimplyred · 8th February 2012, 21:06

Syx · 8th February 2012, 21:10

Brilliant as I'm going to have to change mine soon due to someone driving into it in a car park... couldn't have timed this guide better!

aidu88 · 9th February 2012, 01:35

yea I know, I looked around and couldn't find anything even tho it's quite simple and a common thing for us all, so I bit the bullet and just started ripping things off and reported back the best way

but only takes about 30/45 mins to remove and replace again

abs-civic · 9th February 2012, 01:43

+1 was looking for this 'how to', recently and could not find it! Nice one cheers for that.

Gives me more confidence to do it alone! lol

packard bell · 12th February 2012, 09:32

Very good post mate

aidu88 · 12th February 2012, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by packard bell

Very good post mate

cheers guys, glad its helping people

Thorpy · 19th February 2012, 02:46

Nice guide mate.

gerbil1028 · 24th February 2012, 21:10

does this give easy access to fog lights and the a/c condenser ?

Bog · 24th February 2012, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbil1028

does this give easy access to fog lights and the a/c condenser ?

What engine do you have? If the 1.8 & 1.4, then you can remove the dogs without removing the bumper.

mattman5454 · 24th February 2012, 22:46

thanks for this. recently watched Atomic take my bumper off to fit DRL,s for me but great to have clear instructions for when i have to have a go!!!!!

aidu88 · 25th February 2012, 10:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattman5454

thanks for this. recently watched Atomic take my bumper off to fit DRL,s for me but great to have clear instructions for when i have to have a go!!!!!

it's easy enough mate, simple for any skill levels

aidu88 · 25th February 2012, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbil1028

does this give easy access to fog lights and the a/c condenser ?

where does the condenser sit ?? just behind the radiator by any chance ?? I'm one of the few people with the non- GT model haha, but removing the bumper does give alot access to the front end of the engine bay !

Booboo · 1st June 2012, 11:30

Good work I'll need this for my cold air intake & to remove the inner air box

pacsone · 24th September 2012, 19:30

Nice "how to" mate !
Is there any way I can take off the splitter ( the gray bit from the 1.8 5d ), without removing the whole bumper ?

Flipt · 24th September 2012, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacsone

Nice "how to" mate !
Is there any way I can take off the splitter ( the gray bit from the 1.8 5d ), without removing the whole bumper ?

I installed a GP kit front and rear at the weekend and I can confirm that the answer is no mate

The front is really easy but the back was a pain in the butt. Just have a friend help you take it off and lower it to a blanket on the floor

Karlos76 · 24th September 2012, 21:35

Great guide - really easy to take off

However having probs getting the top of the bumper clipped in under the lights - any ideas?

K

Chrisn01 · 3rd October 2012, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlos76

Great guide - really easy to take off

However having probs getting the top of the bumper clipped in under the lights - any ideas?

K

Did you suss out how to get the bumper clipped under the lights? I just brought a car yesterday which the person prior to me had the same trouble im guessing as theres a gap between the lights and bumper and can see the clips. Might av a go at refitting the bumper if its not to difficult

8th February 2012, 13:52	#1 (permalink)
aidu88 Car: 07 plate Milano red Type R Join Date: 9th June 2011 Location: Elgin, uk Posts: 308 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts iTrader: (0)	[HOW TO] Remove front bumper Hi there, This thread should give you a better idea of remeoving the front bumper for access or even changing the splitter as there isnt much more to it. TOOLS: 2X flat head screwdrivers Phillips screwdriver 10mm spanner/socket (personal prefence ) First of all start by taking the front arches off by just pulling prising them off being carful around the clips holding them on. Then remove the phillips screw, one either side !! 280.jpg Now move under the bumper and just work your way from the outside-in removing first the two plastic clips then two phillips screws, a plastic clip, 10mm bolt and then a final plastic clip moving to the center. 281.jpg 284.jpg This takes you to the center of the bumper now its just the same the othere side, so once all these fasteners are out............... Pull the bumper away from the car starting at the corners where you removed the first screw with some force and work your way around until it comes off. REMEMBER TO DISCONECT THE FOG LIGHTS IF FITTED !! It really is that simple !! Hope this helps but ANY QUESTIONS JUST ASK !!! Last edited by aidu88; 9th February 2012 at 01:52.

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aidu88 Thread starter Car: 07 plate Milano red Type R Join Date: 9th June 2011 Location: Elgin, uk Posts: 308 Thanks given: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts iTrader: (0)	yea I know, I looked around and couldn't find anything even tho it's quite simple and a common thing for us all, so I bit the bullet and just started ripping things off and reported back the best way but only takes about 30/45 mins to remove and replace again

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abs-civic Supporter Car: 2006 2.2 EX, NHB Join Date: 8th November 2011 Location: Bedfordshire UK Posts: 1,150 Thanks given: 80 Thanked 108 Times in 106 Posts iTrader: (5)	+1 was looking for this 'how to', recently and could not find it! Nice one cheers for that. Gives me more confidence to do it alone! lol

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gerbil1028 Join Date: 11th November 2011 Location: newbury berkshire Posts: 15 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	does this give easy access to fog lights and the a/c condenser ?

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pacsone Join Date: 7th August 2012 Location: Bucharest Posts: 1 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice "how to" mate ! Is there any way I can take off the splitter ( the gray bit from the 1.8 5d ), without removing the whole bumper ?

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