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Old 10-03-2007, 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!
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 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 10-03-2007, 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...
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 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!!
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 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
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 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.).
 
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Old 10-03-2007, 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!
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 12:38 AM
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HEY come by!
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 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 10-04-2007, 02:28 AM
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Smells like a meet!!
 
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Old 10-04-2007, 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.....
 
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Old 10-05-2007, 05:08 AM
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did u buy doms coilovers??
 
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Old 10-05-2007, 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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Old 10-05-2007, 11:20 AM
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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!
 
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Old 10-05-2007, 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!!
 
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Old 10-05-2007, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by FELIXY69
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!!!!
 
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Old 10-06-2007, 11:08 AM
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Damn rain!!! So much for an outdoor install. Need to find a covered garage!!
 
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Old 10-07-2007, 02:08 PM
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Who has or knows a covered spot we could use to install stuff without getting into trouble??
 
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Old 10-07-2007, 09:43 PM
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im back in town hommie and i got my tools. let me know anytime
 
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Old 10-07-2007, 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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