Removing front bumper

[kungfupanda]

About to install front double canards on 2019 Type R, and looking for suggestions/recommendation when removing front bumper.
Anyone done this before and have tips to follow?

Special tools needed?
Clip gotchas?
Make sure to do this...etc.?

I've been watching this 2017 Civic Type R Bumper Removal and Installation By Mishimoto video [+] to give me an idea what I'm up against.

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[Frantic_FK8]

I followed that video when doing mine. If you follow those directions you should be fine.

For me, the hardest part were the clips under the headlights.

 

[Kotaas]

Harbor freight have these interior trim tools that are great for removing the front bumper. My only tip would be don’t force it you’ll end up breaking a clip like me lol and be careful with your paint

 

[kungfupanda]

Harbor freight have these interior trim tools that are great for removing the front bumper. My only tip would be don’t force it you’ll end up breaking a clip like me lol and be careful with your paint

@Kotaas...you mean something like these from Acuity [+]

 

[Kotaas]

@Kotaas...you mean something like these from Acuity [+]

Yeah those work great I used the first 2 lol harbor freight has them for like 6 bucks which is why I said harbor freight... I would still be careful and put a thin shirt or something so it doesn’t rub/scratch your paint

 

[Eugene_Fk8]

just try to be gentle when poping up the clips under headlight, but it does require some force to pop the bumper out. If you got one more people to help you that would be easier.

did it 6 times now and still no problem for the bumper to put it back. So, as long as you take some time no rush, no worry about the bumper

 

[seselectronics]

About to install front double canards on 2019 Type R, and looking for suggestions/recommendation when removing front bumper.
Anyone done this before and have tips to follow?

Special tools needed?
Clip gotchas?
Make sure to do this...etc.?

I've been watching this 2017 Civic Type R Bumper Removal and Installation By Mishimoto video [+] to give me an idea what I'm up against.

You don't need to remove the whole bumper for install dual canards, I've done mine just removing the vents.

 

[kungfupanda]

You don't need to remove the whole bumper for install dual canards, I've done mine just removing the vents.

@alejandroads123 , those APRs?

 

[seselectronics]

@alejandroads123 , those APRs?

yes APR

 

[kungfupanda]

@alejandroads123 , any tips or things to watch out for?

Tug Shaft Install on taking vents off >>

 

[kungfupanda]

@alejandroads123 , ah...now I see what they meant via install instructions...but didn't say directly "use the vents" was even an option

 

[seselectronics]

@alejandroads123 , any tips or things to watch out for?

Tug Shaft Install on taking vents off >>

The bolts located on the front of canards are easy to tight but the other require more patience . Just take your time during the whole install process.

 

[kungfupanda]

you use APR front splitter too?

 

[seselectronics]

you use APR front splitter too?

No I don't have front splitter for now

 

[kungfupanda]

my bad...was looking at your profile picture...not the real picts you'd included.
Sweet ride man! I like the Nurburgring sticker.

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