How To: Remove Front Bar (r33 Coupe)

[mosquitocoils]

Hi all, being a total noob to all things body related I found it quite difficult to figure out where the front bar comes undone in order to pull it off. There were lots of great explanations but I couldn't be sure without a picture, so I just thought I'd put one up here if anyone else has the same issue. Before doing this, the usual disclaimer applies about having the car properly supported before getting underneath it.

Have a look at the picture, then read the below descriptions.

GREEN: Firstly, remove the front grille completely. Underneath are a couple of bolts that hold the bar on. In my case, it was held to my front mount intercooler, but I guess this would still be attached to something even if a FMIC is not present.

BLUE: Peel back/remove the crappy plastic splash guard above the wheel, and you'll be able to see 2 bolts/screws holding the bar UP onto the guard. It's easy if you lie on your back looking upwards.

RED: The reo bar / reinforcement bar goes across the front of the car and sits in behind the front bar. We're going to remove it along with the front bumper... It's secured to the rest of the car by two bolts (maked with X). Disconnect the indicators on both sides, then undo these on both sides and the whole reo bar + front bar should slide forward easily.

[CatsEyes]

Hi all, being a total noob to all things body related I found it quite difficult to figure out where the front bar comes undone in order to pull it off. There were lots of great explanations but I couldn't be sure without a picture, so I just thought I'd put one up here if anyone else has the same issue. Before doing this, the usual disclaimer applies about having the car properly supported before getting underneath it.

Have a look at the picture, then read the below descriptions.

GREEN: Firstly, remove the front grille completely. Underneath are a couple of bolts that hold the bar on. In my case, it was held to my front mount intercooler, but I guess this would still be attached to something even if a FMIC is not present.

BLUE: Peel back/remove the crappy plastic splash guard above the wheel, and you'll be able to see 2 bolts/screws holding the bar UP onto the guard. It's easy if you lie on your back looking upwards.

RED: The reo bar / reinforcement bar goes across the front of the car and sits in behind the front bar. We're going to remove it along with the front bumper... It's secured to the rest of the car by two bolts (maked with X). Disconnect the indicators on both sides, then undo these on both sides and the whole reo bar + front bar should slide forward easily.

Helpful. Thanks!