Taking rear bumper off Options

[deX]

So guys who have done it, how many screws do you have to take off and where are they? I know where most of em are, just wondering if theres any "hidden" or hard to find ones. I want to take it off and put on my new rear Invader I bought from Andason on in 1 day.

[celicarocker]

i never took off the back, only the front, but just start taking off screws... if one part is still held on, look for a screw or something.... its not that hard to figure this stuff out....

[flipside97LTD]

Agreed. Half the fun is figuring it out. Just start with the taillights and work your way through.

P.S. In another post I suggested using an epoxy called fusion. The actual name is Fusor T21 in case you decide to use it.

Ryan

This post has been edited by flipside97LTD: Jul 25, 2004 - 11:40 PM

[deX]

heh.. i guess i'll just have to look as i go. sounds fun! lol. where do you get this epoxy stuff? I've seen like this epoxy stick at Wal-Mart in the automotive section, but don't know what it is, can I use that? Actually the rear bumper had screw holes and I think that the previous owner didn't glue the rear bumper on and just screwed it. I might just go that route.

[flipside97LTD]

You'll want to use epoxy, especially on the sides of the bumper that touch the rear quarter panels. And dude, Wal-mart might have something decent, I don't know for sure. But if you're gonna be putting on such a costly investment like a body kit, do it right.

Call up a Auto-body supply store or a automotive paint supplier from the phonebook and get something decent. That Fusor T21 is great stuff. It's $25, but it's worth it. I tried using some off brand two part syringe epoxy stuff, and the kit would hardly stay on the car.

[madmods]

1. Remove rear lights. Remove screws from the trunk.
2. Remove license plate holder thingy.
3. Remove 3 screws under license plate holder thingy and 2 plastic clips
4. Remove scres from under the bumper.
5. Remove 4 screws(2 on each side) that are in the rear trunk compartments.

This is for a coupe not a hatchback. I have a diagram off the manual if you want it scanned.

[PhillyGuy086]

actullay i woudl have to modify ur list...first take out rear seats. 2nd take out the rear panneling...3rd lights. 4. you dont have to tkae out the liscense plate box. get some deep well sockets to remove the bolts and there are 3 holding on the bracket the holds the middle of the kit one. also on my car there were bolts holdign the bottom of the bumper on. you might also have to release those. good luck.
Derek

[dutchboy]

1. Remove rear lights. Remove screws from the trunk.
2. Remove license plate holder thingy.
3. Remove 3 screws under license plate holder thingy and 2 plastic clips
4. Remove scres from under the bumper.
5. Remove 4 screws(2 on each side) that are in the rear trunk compartments.

This is for a coupe not a hatchback. I have a diagram off the manual if you want it scanned.

How exactly do we "Remove license plate holder thingy" ? Do we need to remove the trunk latch bolts? The license plate lights? I have a 94 hatchback and it is free everywhere except the top middle.

My car got hit on the right rear of the bumper, need to take the bumper cover off so I can see if there was any hidden damage to the body.

Links to a walkthrough w/ pics if you know of one.

Thanks