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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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I need help removing my front bumper!

Anyone want to help me out for an hour or so sometime this week/weekend? I need to remove my front bumper to put in my black headlamps!
 
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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You can do it yourself in 15 mins! There are two screws in each fender well, 4 of those clips on top where the grill is underneath the hood, and 4-6 more of those clips down below. Don't forget to remove your foggies!

EDIT: Follow this How To https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...relocator.html
 

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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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I may have some spare time this weekend, won't know till friday though.

As long as after we do your front bumper, you help me with my rear bumper!!!

I need to swap my tailights...
 
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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It's a deal DOM!!! I've taken my rear bumper off like 5 times lol so I'm very familiar. And yes Illusive I saw the walkthrough and I'm going to follow it, it's just I want another person to help remove it without damage. None of my friends seem to want to help!!
 
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Ahhh gotcha, makes sense. I had my dad to help me out haha. Good to have 2 pairs of hands working on something like the front bumper. I'm gonna be removing mine as well...what am I doing? You'll just have to see! If I was in Van this coming weekend, I'd help, but I won't be there for another 2 weeks Can't wait though! Rear bumper BTW is so easy, I'm ashamed I didn't take mine off when I was installing my taillights haha
 
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Get a blanket, comforter, etc. or the like to lay it on, the least little friction will take the paint off of the corners if you drag/bump it while on the ground if sitting face up (best way to balance it so it does not fall.).
 
Old Oct 3, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by smatts
It's a deal DOM!!! I've taken my rear bumper off like 5 times lol so I'm very familiar. And yes Illusive I saw the walkthrough and I'm going to follow it, it's just I want another person to help remove it without damage. None of my friends seem to want to help!!

the only time i can get help from my sons is when i am working on THEIR cars..lol....so when i take the bumper off..like once a month, i put lounge chair cushions underneath..bumper sits right on it...if you are not doing anything major you can leave the fogs connected and work around...15 mins like illusive said..wouldn't hurt to have some extra plastic spikes though...have fun!
 
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:38 AM
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HEY come by!
 
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by AJR VINCE
HEY come by!
You going to help out? If so, we'll swing by on Saturday!!

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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:28 AM
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Smells like a meet!!
 
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:35 AM
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hey dom how about i help u guys with the bumpers....u help me with the coilovers...hahah.....
 
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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did u buy doms coilovers??
 
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Ahhh gotcha, makes sense. I had my dad to help me out haha. Good to have 2 pairs of hands working on something like the front bumper. I'm gonna be removing mine as well...what am I doing? You'll just have to see! If I was in Van this coming weekend, I'd help, but I won't be there for another 2 weeks Can't wait though! Rear bumper BTW is so easy, I'm ashamed I didn't take mine off when I was installing my taillights haha
wait you dont have to take the rear bumper off to install the rear tail lights right??? im assuming they are like the most of the honda were you un screw the bolts and walla they come off.
 
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wait you dont have to take the rear bumper off to install the rear tail lights right??? im assuming they are like the most of the honda were you un screw the bolts and walla they come off.
You don't have to, but there is a screw underneath the taillight that you have to remove before they will come off. If you don't take off the bumper, you'll have to go underneath the bumper to remove them. Easiest way to do it is to remove the rear bumper. It'll probably take you the same amount of time and less grief. 4 screws, 4 clips and a stiff tug is all it takes to remove the rear bumper!

BTW took off my front bumper myself during the intermission of yesterdays game. Super easy! You can do it smatts!
 
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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OK, smatts, i'm good for tomorrow.

Where and what time would you like me???

I think we should get Toy Yoda to come as well....he's always handy to have around!!
 
Old Oct 5, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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hey dom how about i help u guys with the bumpers....u help me with the coilovers...hahah.....
I would, but I don't know anything about suspensions!!!!
 
Old Oct 6, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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Damn rain!!! So much for an outdoor install. Need to find a covered garage!!
 
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Who has or knows a covered spot we could use to install stuff without getting into trouble??
 
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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im back in town hommie and i got my tools. let me know anytime
 
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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TOMMOROW MORNING ITS ON!! Sumo where you at?!?! Hit me up with your cell number in PM, I'll need a hand taking it off!! DOM Are you in?? where can we do it, if it's pissing rain I'm doing it in the small covered area BEHIND my apartment, or in the underground and risk some strata fines lol.
 



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