 Removing front bumper, DIY - how-to |
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 Sep 22, 2006 - 4:23 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 15, '06 From newcastle uk Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
thanks for that batman i was wondering how to get the bumper off
 thanks for the help bud!! i can now modify my lights 
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Jan 10, 2008 - 11:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '07 From Oak, Ridge NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
This is very awesomely helpful, if you ever do a fender removal how-to, let me know. thanks!
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Jan 25, 2008 - 10:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Nice write-up man. It helped us out. But I have a question...
Is there a special trick to getting those plastic pins out of the crashbar without destroying them? Because I tried my hardest not to tear them up (there were only 2 in there anyway) but they're in pieces now. Got a little frustrated at the plastic. -------------------- "He won't come out of the bathroom. He keeps telling us we're dark somethings and not his friends."
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Mar 25, 2008 - 7:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '07 From Colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Jan 25, 2008 - 10:19 PM) [snapback]634610[/snapback] Nice write-up man. It helped us out. But I have a question... Is there a special trick to getting those plastic pins out of the crashbar without destroying them? Because I tried my hardest not to tear them up (there were only 2 in there anyway) but they're in pieces now. Got a little frustrated at the plastic. +1 -------------------- 2019 M2, 2005 S2000, 1997 4Runne
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Mar 25, 2008 - 7:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Good Job Batman! Now all you gotta do is send me those High and low beam headlighs, and you'll be finished
QUOTE(thespacepanda @ Jan 25, 2008 - 10:19 PM) [snapback]634610[/snapback] Nice write-up man. It helped us out. But I have a question... Is there a special trick to getting those plastic pins out of the crashbar without destroying them? Because I tried my hardest not to tear them up (there were only 2 in there anyway) but they're in pieces now. Got a little frustrated at the plastic. Pray. I think removing those clips without breaking them is concitered an "Act of God" -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM)  Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts. |
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Mar 25, 2008 - 7:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
break them, then get replacement parts from autoparts. they are 3 bucks for 4. No biggie.
unless you whant them OEM... I broke all 4 when i put my chicken grill but i have the plugs ordered online. This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Mar 31, 2008 - 12:54 PM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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May 19, 2008 - 11:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '07 From Fort Worth, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Mar 25, 2008 - 7:32 PM) break them, then get replacement parts from autoparts. they are 3 bucks for 4. No biggie. unless you whant them OEM... I broke all 4 when i put my chicken grill but i have the plugs ordered online. What is the name of those pieces so I can go get some tomorrow if I break mine? So if you break them, you don't necessarily need them? Since some are saying they didn't put them back in. -Matt |
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May 27, 2008 - 3:18 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 23, '08 From VEGAS Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
very helpful just what i was looking for=] thanksfor a really nicely detailed write up..this will come in handy im in the process of installing my jdm oem fog lights and installing new set of usdm oem headlights...lol.. i am super lazy on working on my car due to other priorities but will be working on it when i get a chance..but thanks for this really good info
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May 5, 2009 - 4:29 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 25, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Where did you get the clear headlamps been looking for a set of those
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May 6, 2009 - 9:40 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 5, '08 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thank You, nice How To. i was just planning on taking out my bumper know i know thanks
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Apr 17, 2012 - 9:09 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '08 From Norway Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Is it possible in a smart way to remove the headlights (low beams), without removing the front bumper ?
I mean, there is only 3 bolts, it must be a way to remove them from the underside of the car? -------------------- - Celica ST202 w/ JDM 3S-GE 180HP (Special LE Subaru Blue steel paint!)
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Apr 17, 2012 - 9:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
QUOTE (Iceman22 @ Apr 17, 2012 - 9:09 AM) Is it possible in a smart way to remove the headlights (low beams), without removing the front bumper ? I mean, there is only 3 bolts, it must be a way to remove them from the underside of the car? No...any attempts will lead to broken tabs. |
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Apr 17, 2012 - 9:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '08 From Norway Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Then I have a BIG problem, I can not remove my front bumper anymore (see picture why), and I need to remove the headlights because they fail on MOT test, they are RHD and I live in LHD country... This is a nightmare...
I think I just gonna have to cut off the tabs holding the headlamp and just use one bolt instead of 3, or I have to destroy the frontbumper/spats and do it all over again...  
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Apr 17, 2012 - 10:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
That's rough man!
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Apr 17, 2012 - 10:52 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
Aw that does suck...
I would redo the spats before I even thought about breaking the projectors. I don't even think you could break the tabs and get it out that way...it just wouldn't fit with the crashbar and all the elements that hold them in place. It definatly cannot come out the rear.. This post has been edited by rave2n: Apr 17, 2012 - 10:57 AM |
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Apr 17, 2012 - 2:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
How dare you even think about breaking those projector lights! And you still wouldn't be able to get them out.
Should have thought about that before you molded your spats on. That's why I would never mold the front end because you never know when you'll need to take stuff off. Edit: I was gunna say you could just unbolt the fenders with the bumper and take it off as a whole, but you also mold the side skirts to the fenders... This post has been edited by mkernz22: Apr 17, 2012 - 2:14 PM |
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Apr 17, 2012 - 3:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '08 From Norway Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sorry, I was desperate and in bad mood, I will not break the projector lights. Yeah I was stupid to agree on molding the front-end when I knew the headlights won't pass the test anyway. I'm a idiot...
I guess I have to pay for my mistake, send the car to someone that can somehow remove the spats and install them in a more clever way, or just cut a line downthrough so it will be possible to remove the front bumper. This post has been edited by Iceman22: Apr 17, 2012 - 3:08 PM -------------------- - Celica ST202 w/ JDM 3S-GE 180HP (Special LE Subaru Blue steel paint!)
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Apr 17, 2012 - 4:50 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I think cuttin a line right down the splitters would be the best way.
Then one they are apart,you could just sand it so that the gap is equal the whole way through. Then you can just put the bumper on and essentially have 2 pieces of splitter. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Apr 18, 2012 - 10:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined May 29, '09 From Gainesville, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) |
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Apr 17, 2012 - 4:50 PM) I think cuttin a line right down the splitters would be the best way. Then one they are apart,you could just sand it so that the gap is equal the whole way through. Then you can just put the bumper on and essentially have 2 pieces of splitter. I'd just take the thing off as a whole as you mentioned before. Cut it at the skirts. |
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Apr 18, 2012 - 11:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I'd much rather cut two splitters and risk messing them up then a set of TRD skirts.
Would be much cheaper te replace splitters than skirts, if you did happen to screw up. And then you have to remove bumper and fenders, and have to worry about re aligning the fenders when you put them back on, and if the "molding" on from the splitters to the bumper and fender will hold up, cause it looks like they are only joined at a very small point. Just my take on it though. This post has been edited by jordisonjr: Apr 18, 2012 - 11:29 AM -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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