How is front valence attached?

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kevin316i
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Post Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:37 pm

Is the standard front valence (which houses the fog lights) bolted on? I have a rust patch on one side, and if it wasn't too difficult to remove I'd prefer to replace it rather than the hassle of repairs.

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Post Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:53 pm

if you take off the bumper it should become clear you may have to drop the front of the wings off aswell but cant remember, I think most of it is accessable from under the car
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Post Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:26 pm

Thanks,

I'll have a look this weekend.
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Post Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:40 pm

2 big torque bolts to remove the bumper, theres 4 bolts accessable from the front and a couple of screws each side, there also a torque screw on each side at the curve of the wing under the headlight. i replaced mine last week after a little mishap :D
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Post Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:45 pm

last front valance i changed(on facelift)was sort of pressed together by robot and stuck with sealant!
Easy enough to change though,i just spot welded the new one back on :)
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Post Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:04 pm

I don't have access to welding equipment, so I'd have to leave it to the professionals. There is a rust patch on one side of the valence which is repairable, but I'd prefer to replace it with a clean used one.
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Post Thu Nov 03, 2005 9:06 pm

theres no welding involved mate, just bolts and screws.
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Post Sat Nov 05, 2005 12:11 am

Thanks fuzzy,

I'll try to get some time this weekend to remove the bumper and check it out.