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Pulling the bumper for the umpteenth time, realized I’ve yet to post a step by step. Been meaning to do so.... Here goes nothing, while I’m waiting for parts and there’s a lull in the action.
First, with the car safely raised and the hood open, remove this rubber seal. There are several plastic push pins and clips to pull, then it comes right off. It’s common for pins to break or need replacement, so it’s a good idea to have extras on hand. Especially the ones found underneath the car.
Note: in this photo, the hard plastic shroud that covers the radiator is removed. This is not necessary to just pull the bumper.
Rubber seal removed. Be careful, because the clips are small, easily fall out and can be lost. It’s a good idea to keep all the clips together in one place.
Underneath, these plastic push clips need to come off.
More push clips in the center. The ones at the front lip do not need to come off.
A flat head screwdriver works well to pop the push clips open so they come out. Be sure to wear eye protection in case pebbles or sand fall down. It’s amazing how many push pins are scraped to smithereens and need replacing. I probably replace a dozen or so every (6) months and I’m still at stock height.
Remove this 5mm Allen head and push clip. There is another on the other side.
Remove this 10mm bolt head at each end. (2) total.
There are (2) recessed 10mm bolt heads that also need to come out.
An extension or deep socket works well.
Remove these (3) Phillips head screws. Repeat for the other side.
Separate each corner. There are tabs that hold it so be careful not to break them when tugging at it. Leave each corner like this.
Use a small flat screwdriver or pick to release the (2) bumper tabs under the headlights. Be careful not to mar the bumper.
Then carefully pry away from the headlights.
The black eyebrows also have (2) tabs to release in the same manner.
Position (2) cushioned stools (or anything suitable) under each end of the bumper to set it on when it’s ready to come off. A good trick is to keep 1 or 2 plastic push clips installed at the top, to prevent the bumper from falling off before you’re ready.
Carefully pull and place it on the stools. The fog lights need to be disconnected before the bumper can fully come off.
Disconnect each fog by pulling this plug.
Bumper fully removed and set aside. The black eyebrows are just snapped in place and can fall off so don’t lift from there. Grab it at the ends of the grill or anywhere substantial.
To reinstall, simply reverse these steps and be gentle with the bumper when lining everything back up. Don’t force anything
Note: Boosted180sx lmk bumper removal can also be done by removing the push clips towards the front lip underneath the car, instead of the ones further back like I’ve demonstrated, which also removes part of the under tray. This would eliminate the need to pull the 10mm bolts and Allen heads
First, with the car safely raised and the hood open, remove this rubber seal. There are several plastic push pins and clips to pull, then it comes right off. It’s common for pins to break or need replacement, so it’s a good idea to have extras on hand. Especially the ones found underneath the car.
Note: in this photo, the hard plastic shroud that covers the radiator is removed. This is not necessary to just pull the bumper.
Rubber seal removed. Be careful, because the clips are small, easily fall out and can be lost. It’s a good idea to keep all the clips together in one place.
Underneath, these plastic push clips need to come off.
More push clips in the center. The ones at the front lip do not need to come off.
A flat head screwdriver works well to pop the push clips open so they come out. Be sure to wear eye protection in case pebbles or sand fall down. It’s amazing how many push pins are scraped to smithereens and need replacing. I probably replace a dozen or so every (6) months and I’m still at stock height.
Remove this 5mm Allen head and push clip. There is another on the other side.
Remove this 10mm bolt head at each end. (2) total.
There are (2) recessed 10mm bolt heads that also need to come out.
An extension or deep socket works well.
Remove these (3) Phillips head screws. Repeat for the other side.
Separate each corner. There are tabs that hold it so be careful not to break them when tugging at it. Leave each corner like this.
Use a small flat screwdriver or pick to release the (2) bumper tabs under the headlights. Be careful not to mar the bumper.
Then carefully pry away from the headlights.
The black eyebrows also have (2) tabs to release in the same manner.
Position (2) cushioned stools (or anything suitable) under each end of the bumper to set it on when it’s ready to come off. A good trick is to keep 1 or 2 plastic push clips installed at the top, to prevent the bumper from falling off before you’re ready.
Carefully pull and place it on the stools. The fog lights need to be disconnected before the bumper can fully come off.
Disconnect each fog by pulling this plug.
Bumper fully removed and set aside. The black eyebrows are just snapped in place and can fall off so don’t lift from there. Grab it at the ends of the grill or anywhere substantial.
To reinstall, simply reverse these steps and be gentle with the bumper when lining everything back up. Don’t force anything
Note: Boosted180sx lmk bumper removal can also be done by removing the push clips towards the front lip underneath the car, instead of the ones further back like I’ve demonstrated, which also removes part of the under tray. This would eliminate the need to pull the 10mm bolts and Allen heads
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