Notices
Interior & Exterior Exterior Modifications ; Interior Modifications ; Lighting ; Gauges and More
Sponsored By:
Sponsored By:

Help! How do I get under the bumper?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 12-28-2004, 10:51 AM
WRAH's Avatar
WRAH
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Columbus, OH (Area)
Posts: 5,708
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Help! How do I get under the bumper?

Is there a simple my of removing all the paneling under the front of the car?

I'm installing projection lights in the grill, and can't find an easy way under the car!

Thanks!
 
  #2  
Old 12-28-2004, 11:35 AM
g4s's Avatar
g4s
g4s is offline
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: 951 / socal
Posts: 371
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i just did this a week ago and i actually took the foremost fender liners off as well as the bumper. unfortunately i didnt take pics. you can probably get away with leaving the bumper on but you will try your patience, just because theres so much in the way.

bottom diffuser:
if youve done your own oil change, you start off with removing the bottom diffuser and say hi to about 20 screws and 1 plastic panel clip. (this will give you access to behind the grilles but there really isnt much room to work with).

fender liners:
2 screws on either side for the fenders running on the edge. (invest in a small ratcheting screwdriver that has a 90 degree bend and you wont have to take off the wheels). also 5 plastic panel clips on either side.

front bumper:
open hood, and remove all the plastic clips holding the grille and bumper down (i think its 6). two 10mm bolts on either side hidden by the fender liners removed previously. 1 is right on the fender edge and the other is straight forward by the headlight.
 
  #3  
Old 12-28-2004, 12:48 PM
WRAH's Avatar
WRAH
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Columbus, OH (Area)
Posts: 5,708
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by g4s
i just did this a week ago and i actually took the foremost fender liners off as well as the bumper. unfortunately i didnt take pics. you can probably get away with leaving the bumper on but you will try your patience, just because theres so much in the way.

bottom diffuser:
if youve done your own oil change, you start off with removing the bottom diffuser and say hi to about 20 screws and 1 plastic panel clip. (this will give you access to behind the grilles but there really isnt much room to work with).



fender liners:
2 screws on either side for the fenders running on the edge. (invest in a small ratcheting screwdriver that has a 90 degree bend and you wont have to take off the wheels). also 5 plastic panel clips on either side.

front bumper:
open hood, and remove all the plastic clips holding the grille and bumper down (i think its 6). two 10mm bolts on either side hidden by the fender liners removed previously. 1 is right on the fender edge and the other is straight forward by the headlight.

Thanks! Is there a better point to jack the car at?
 
  #4  
Old 12-28-2004, 05:28 PM
g4s's Avatar
g4s
g4s is offline
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: 951 / socal
Posts: 371
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i just use the stock jack points on either side of the car. theres actually one right in the mid front, but its too far back to get my low profile jack in there without going on ramps or having the sides jacked up to begin with. i have 2 jacks so it makes the job a lot easier.

if you need any help just pm me and ill give you my contact info.
 
  #5  
Old 12-29-2004, 12:13 AM
WRAH's Avatar
WRAH
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Columbus, OH (Area)
Posts: 5,708
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by g4s
i just use the stock jack points on either side of the car. theres actually one right in the mid front, but its too far back to get my low profile jack in there without going on ramps or having the sides jacked up to begin with. i have 2 jacks so it makes the job a lot easier.

if you need any help just pm me and ill give you my contact info.
I worked all day making custom housing for the lights, wirering them, lining them up with the bumper.
I'll still not done!!!

Thanks!!!
 
  #6  
Old 12-29-2004, 05:11 PM
bzabodyn's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 943
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I had taken the diffuser off and put it back on so many times that I just left it off the last time - and it was the best decision I ever made - it is so nice to be able to jump under the car and adjust the sway bars and it not be a 30 min affair...
 
  #7  
Old 12-30-2004, 01:28 AM
WRAH's Avatar
WRAH
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Columbus, OH (Area)
Posts: 5,708
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I would have but the bumper isn't as stiff w/o it. I AGREE ITS A PAIN IN THE ASS!!!!
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
davizzle
Media Share G35 Coupe V35
23
05-22-2022 09:26 AM
davizzle
Picture Share
23
02-04-2018 12:41 PM
Extreme Dimensions
Southern California
3
10-19-2015 06:28 PM
dseet
G35 Sedan V36 2007- 08
2
10-11-2015 12:40 AM
Jyounya
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
10
09-12-2015 04:03 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Help! How do I get under the bumper?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:08 PM.