 Removing front bumper, DIY - how-to |
 Aug 28, 2005 - 10:09 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%)  |
this is for removing the front bumper from a 94-99 Celica ST,GT,GT-Four
Manny and I did this with his car (beautiful st205 front conversion) and I assure you the process is the exact same with the at200 (ST) and st204 (GT) Tools needed : flathead screwdriver phillips head screwdriver 10mm socket, rachet, a few extensions, swivel Time : 30min-45min depending on skill level first, open your hood and prop open - and remove registration plate (if applicable) 1 - remove 4 bolts (10mm) on the top of the bumper (the retainer) and put retainer aside  2 - remove 4 plastic drivers holding the bumper onto the re-bar (crash bar) with a flathead screwdriver  detailed view  3 - remove 8 screws/bolts holding the bottom of the bumper to the under plastics  4 - unscrew turn signals (phillips head screw driver) and remove/disconnect housings (both sides)  5 - next is the tricky part. There are 3 nuts (10mm) holding the bumper to the fender (on each side) - located here  what I did was I pushed the wheel well plastic aside and stuck my hand/arm in to remove nuts  the bottom and the middle nuts are easy, the top nut is more difficult. To remove all 3 I used this  the top one is located right at the top of the inside of the fender close to the headlight, it is tight in there, I recommend you use a 10mm DEEP socket for more reach. 6 - once all 6 nuts (3 each side) are removed, pull the front bumper strait off toward the front of the car. You may need to wiggle it a little bit (it is easier to have someone help, one person on each side of the bumper) complete. To put the bumper back on, just reverse the directions  Notes/hints : make sure to keep all bolts/nuts ect clean and organized. You will need these again to put the bumper back on. I recommend putting them into baggies and labeling.  -------------------- |
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Apr 8, 2006 - 10:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
great write up! It really helped.... and i do have one correction i think.... on step #1... my car had 2 driver lpastic pieces that i had to pop out after removing the 4 bolts....
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Apr 8, 2006 - 10:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Apr 8, 2006 - 11:12 PM) [snapback]419296[/snapback] great write up! It really helped.... and i do have one correction i think.... on step #1... my car had 2 driver lpastic pieces that i had to pop out after removing the 4 bolts.... you are correct. There are 2 plastic pins - (one on each end of the bumper retainer) They usually break or get deformed when removing so I don't think I have ever put them back in, so they weren't there when Manny and I did the how-to pics. -------------------- |
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Apr 9, 2006 - 9:10 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
QUOTE(Batman722 @ Apr 9, 2006 - 3:30 AM) [snapback]419301[/snapback] QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Apr 8, 2006 - 11:12 PM) [snapback]419296[/snapback] great write up! It really helped.... and i do have one correction i think.... on step #1... my car had 2 driver lpastic pieces that i had to pop out after removing the 4 bolts.... you are correct. There are 2 plastic pins - (one on each end of the bumper retainer) They usually break or get deformed when removing so I don't think I have ever put them back in, so they weren't there when Manny and I did the how-to pics. O I totally understand that I just wasn't able to get that bar off in the first place and thought it might be frustrating for other members who were not aware of it so I just thought I would bring it to someones attention. Thanks again for the write up Dustin! -------------------- |
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Batman722 Removing front bumper Aug 28, 2005 - 10:09 PM
presure2 good job, hommie.
added to the sticky Aug 29, 2005 - 7:21 AM ILuvMyCelica95 it's about time someone did this! Aug 29, 2005 - 9:24 AM jgreening nice how-to Batman. I heard you might be interest... Aug 29, 2005 - 10:07 AM Kadett Even i thought it wasnt worth making a how-to for,... Aug 29, 2005 - 10:14 AM forkee awesome write up! ive done it so many times th... Aug 29, 2005 - 10:33 AM WannabeGT4 Never had I heard anyone mention the 4 plastic cli... Aug 29, 2005 - 11:26 AM smerk thanks for the help batman Mar 24, 2006 - 3:13 AM Jdog1385 good stuff batman, great write-up Mar 24, 2006 - 1:15 PM magnum Very good and imformative ,i must use this when i... Mar 25, 2006 - 4:36 PM devilsden97 nicely done. Mar 25, 2006 - 4:41 PM bigal004321 Good write up! that will help me alot in the c... Apr 8, 2006 - 11:13 PM lingham QUOTE(Batman722 @ Aug 28, 2005 - 10... Jun 10, 2006 - 4:14 PM Tech9ine good timing, I'm planning on doing this very s... Jun 11, 2006 - 7:40 PM mzztoyota This is going to be such a huge help when I replac... Aug 21, 2006 - 1:13 PM My2Celi man that was a pita. especially that one bolt unde... Sep 21, 2006 - 2:34 AM Rayme If I were to remove teh low beams, would that give... Sep 22, 2006 - 12:58 PM l19tly thanks for that batman i was wondering how to get ... Sep 22, 2006 - 4:23 PM 94_c3lica_gt This is very awesomely helpful, if you ever do a f... Jan 10, 2008 - 11:46 AM thespacepanda Nice write-up man. It helped us out. But I have a ... Jan 25, 2008 - 10:19 PM
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I would redo the spats befor... Apr 17, 2012 - 10:52 AM mkernz22 How dare you even think about breaking those proje... Apr 17, 2012 - 2:13 PM Iceman22 Sorry, I was desperate and in bad mood, I will not... Apr 17, 2012 - 3:07 PM jordisonjr I think cuttin a line right down the splitters wou... Apr 17, 2012 - 4:50 PM rave2n QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Apr 17, 2012 - 4... Apr 18, 2012 - 10:50 AM mkernz22 QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 18, 2012 - 11:50... Apr 18, 2012 - 12:12 PM jordisonjr I'd much rather cut two splitters and risk mes... Apr 18, 2012 - 11:27 AM rave2n QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Apr 18, 2012 - 12... Apr 18, 2012 - 2:01 PM jordisonjr Another thing is the TRD skirts are much harder to... Apr 18, 2012 - 3:05 PM rave2n Well not trying to one up or anything here, but ju... Apr 18, 2012 - 3:53 PM mkernz22 Yeah there is. Those two nuts right in front of yo... Apr 18, 2012 - 5:02 PM rave2n meh...we'll see tomorrow. Apr 18, 2012 - 7:04 PM mkernz22 QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 18, 2012 - 8:04 ... Apr 18, 2012 - 7:27 PM rave2n QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Apr 18, 2012 - 7:2... Apr 18, 2012 - 7:48 PM Iceman22 Thanks for the tips guys, I will let the guys who ... Apr 18, 2012 - 8:21 PM richee3 I'd personally just break the molding then san... Apr 18, 2012 - 8:52 PM Bigblock Bumping it up.
Seems the subject is on a rise lat... Feb 8, 2013 - 4:20 PM Topaz95GT Here we go. Wish me luck. Just fixed my tabs.
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