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Jan 23, 2009 | 10:17 AM

Extinguisher911

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From: Tinley Park

Bumper Removal

Got any pics of how to remove the front bumper? Showing bolt locations?

I will need to paint the bumper on this EX I am getting.

Jan 23, 2009 | 10:50 AM

87mh

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Got any pics of how to remove the front bumper? Showing bolt locations?

Two bolts just to the curbside of the passenger side frame box, and two bolts just to the roadside of the driver side frame box (on the outboard side of the tow hooks - each side). There is a vertical bolt plate behind each of these two pairs of retainers.

Under each front wheel well there is a brace back to the frame from the bumper ends - I took off the bumper side bolts (two each side).

Everything was easy to get to. Make sure you have some cardboard to lay the bumper on before you position it (it scratches REAL easy). An assistant will probably be necessary to hold it in place while you put it back up - it's only 35 lbs or so, but it wants to slip off while you attempt to stab the bolts.

Jan 23, 2009 | 11:05 AM

87mh

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[quote=Extinguisher911;7046181]Got any pics of how to remove the front bumper? Showing bolt locations?[quote]

This is a shot showing the front bumper in place following the install of the front through-bumper hitch. The bolts you enquired about are just to the left of the tow hook in the picture.

Jan 23, 2009 | 03:15 PM

Extinguisher911

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That's not too bad. If we work out the deal, I will be looking to remove the bumper in the spring. Looks like each spring I would be doing the project all over.