Removal of front bumper bar (R33 series 2)

[Robo]

Hi There,

Quick question.

I've done a bit of searching and can't find much info..

I'm going to install a front mounted I/C.

Question is: How do I take the front bumper off (R33 gts-t series 2)?

Is there anything I should know before I take it off (how easy is it)?

Also is it bolt's or clips holding the bumper on (and roughly how many??)?

Thanks for your help.

Cheers

Rob

[Guest MFX_R33]

Pull the grill out (clips on the back), there are plastic screws under there. there are from memory 2 10mm's under the front gaurd. You have to remove the plastic gaurd liner and there is a thin metal brace behind that on both sides. From memory that is about it besides uncliping the lights.

Jeff.

[Blitz]

When fitting my FMIC we didnt need to remove the lights.

The grill is a bitch to remove, mind you it was bloody cold when we did it.

some clips are under the grill, two bolts either side just under the front of the quarter panel and 2 bolts on the underside either side holding the splash tray in place.

PS: yes mines a series two also

[Sil8ty]

Aren't there also a clip under both headlights that hold the bumper in also??

[51jay]

no clips under the headlights

3 plastic clips along centre top under grill

2 screws either end holding splash guard

2 screws either end securing bar

unplug fog/ind lights

[Bonkers]

It is an easy job.

There are two 10mm screws on each side, just in front of the wheel, remove all of these first, next there are two 14mm bolts that hold the thing to the car on each side. sort of behind the indicators, loosen the back two but don't completely remove them (makes it easier to put back on), completely remove the front two.

Slide the bar forward a bit so you can get your hands in to unplug the indicators, then lift the whole assembly clear of the car. If you need to separate the plastic bit form the metal bit there are several clips which are easily accessible now the bar is off the car.

Reverse the process to refit. Should take no longer than 5mins.

[Robo]

Thanks for all your replys on this...

Much appreciated.

Sounds ohh so easy hahah

Rob