How to get a bumper off

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Lightyears_2008
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:07 pm

Im having trouble figuring this one out, ive sussed out how to get the valance off but as i understand the bumper needs to get off first, any help on how to remove this?
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:24 pm

Hi
You need a a Torque wrench, the bumper is held on with two T55 size bolts. You will find them if you look at the underside of the bumper. Loosen the bolts and then slide the bumper off, you will need to disconnect the wires to the indicators aswell, but you will only need to do this once you start sliding the bumper off... (you know what i am taking about once you start sliding the bumper off)
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 5:32 pm

many thanks hyperion, will check it out later on. much appriciated
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Tommo32
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:39 pm

torque wrench????????
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:43 pm

Male Torx socket :)

Might also be 10mm male hex, though....might be pre-facelift too, come to think of it.
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:51 pm

thought torque wrench sounded a bit off!!!!
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Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:03 pm

Some have T55 torx, some are allen bolts. With both removed the bumper slides off but watch the indicator connectors - they're real fun to refit when balancing a bumper on your knee.
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