Front Bumper Removal?
Front Bumper Removal?
Can anybody post instructions on the removal of the front bumper I am curious on how easy it is to install the OEM front Aerokit bumper, I think I am going for the buy!
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What year, pre '05?
What OEM bumper, Nismo Sport?
If yes.....
I did this with my car & it was easy to remove the stock bumper.
Just clips & bolts in obvious locations.
There are also 2 in each wheel well that are not so obvious.
(partialy remove the plastic wheel well liners to get at them)
Install of the Nismo is a little tricky...
On my car there were some one inch square aluminum pieces welded onto the inner bumper frame which had to be cut. ( you will need to know how to work with aluminum)
Also there are 4 pieces of plastic & foam ducting that have to be removed from the car.
You will also need a pop rivet tool.
You need to remove the side marker light frame from the original bumper
& reinstall with pop rivets on the Nismo.
What OEM bumper, Nismo Sport?
If yes.....
I did this with my car & it was easy to remove the stock bumper.
Just clips & bolts in obvious locations.
There are also 2 in each wheel well that are not so obvious.
(partialy remove the plastic wheel well liners to get at them)
Install of the Nismo is a little tricky...
On my car there were some one inch square aluminum pieces welded onto the inner bumper frame which had to be cut. ( you will need to know how to work with aluminum)
Also there are 4 pieces of plastic & foam ducting that have to be removed from the car.
You will also need a pop rivet tool.
You need to remove the side marker light frame from the original bumper
& reinstall with pop rivets on the Nismo.
Do you know if you get the 3 piece kit if the bracket is already installed on the facia? My kit comes in Wednesday and I'll be doing the install myself and I don't have a riveting tool. I'd like to have all the tools ready, so if I need a riveting tool I'll get one before I start.
Here's some documentation from the service manual:


Best Regards,
John
Here's some documentation from the service manual:
Best Regards,
John
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 21,095
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by constjs
Do you know if you get the 3 piece kit if the bracket is already installed on the facia? ..
Best Regards,
John
Best Regards,
John
I think you'll need the riveting tool for sure.
If you're buying one, you could always return it if not needed.
Also get the right size rivet as per the service manual.
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