fl front bumper removal

[nimrod]

Are there any good threads with pictures, I have looked at some but unable to see pictures, I mainly want to see bolt that fixes the bumper to the wing and the lugs the secure bumper to wing, my headlights are starting to get condensation in them it does seem to clear though, and the light needs taking apart as the lens needs polishing inside, I wondering if I would be better off ordering another pair of lights, just incase something could go wrong, and finally how hard is it to reset the beam, it's not urgent but would like to sort this year as it lets the car down, thanks.

[onion86]

Here's one I did a few years ago. I'm not sure it's exactly what you're after but hopefully it's of use?

frontBumperMounting

[AmeR]

There's only one bolt bumper to wing, 4 up top (visible when you open the bonnet) and 5 underneath. There are some pics with arrow markers on Les' How To for Angel Eye Foglights.

[Topdownman]

Les' write up shows the direction of the bumper to wing bolt and his arrow is pretty much the angle it comes out at. Its a 10mm head but should have a crosshead on it too so a screwdriver may work and be easier to get in there. Once this is out you just pull the side of the bumper out from the car and it comes off the lugs.

I found the foglight wires very short and hard to unplug so I recommend having some switch cleaner spray within reach once you remove the bumper to help unplug them as you will have the bumper resting on your feet as the wires are too short to rest on the ground!

[nimrod]

Here's one I did a few years ago. I'm not sure it's exactly what you're after but hopefully it's of use?

Not sure if it's my works computer or that I'm a dinosaur as there's a cross and next to it is image, I've right clicked to show picture but nothing happens, I will try on my home computer this weekend.

[onion86]

Here's one I did a few years ago. I'm not sure it's exactly what you're after but hopefully it's of use?

Not sure if it's my works computer or that I'm a dinosaur as there's a cross and next to it is image, I've right clicked to show picture but nothing happens, I will try on my home computer this weekend.

If you're on work machine photobucket is probably blocked, mine certainly is. That could be the case with the other photos you've found too if you can't see many.

[nimrod]

Thanks Stu, the picture is fine on my home computer, it' a great help and will remove in the warmer weather as the headlights do need polishing inside the lens.

[delhusband]

Sorry to bump an old thread - but all the pictures in the links in this thread aren't available thanks to botophucket's unsustainable business model  s:) s:) .
Trying to replace my Fog lights, they're blown, lots of condensation inside.
I've removed the following stuff, but I don't seem to be quite there yet re: getting front bumper off.
bolt inside wheel arch (x2) - (bent back trim a little to access)
bolt at bottom of wheel arch (x2)
bolts under front lip (x5) (which also secure a rubber lip)
bolts on top in front of radiator (x4)
Removed frunk lid
Removed frunk cover
It's still stuck, and I'm wondering if I need to remove the headlights? Or am I just missing a bolt somewhere?
Cheers

[delhusband]

[wotugonado]

It's been a while since I had mine off, but iirc there are some clips on the wing where it meets the bumper close to the headlight that just unclip. Lift it up and outwards at that point, useful to have someone do the other side at the same time.

[delhusband]

Bingo. Yup!  Pushed up from bottom and it popped. You're a star, thanks again  s:D s:D

[wotugonado]

Result  s:) s:)

[Topdownman]

It's been a while since I had mine off, but iirc there are some clips on the wing where it meets the bumper close to the headlight that just unclip. Lift it up and outwards at that point, useful to have someone do the other side at the same time.

That sounds right to me, you have to pull the rearmost edges of the bumper outwards as far out as possible to lift them off the support clips on either side once all the bolts and screws are out. The only other thing I can think of is to spray wd40 everywhere in case it is just mud/rust holding it on.

[delhusband]

Result  s:) s:)

That sounds right to me, you have to pull the rearmost edges of the bumper outwards as far out as possible to lift them off the support clips on either side once all the bolts and screws are out

Thanks both, I got the bumper off but poor light stopped play. I'll get the fogs again, but at least I'll get the bumper off quicker next time.

[Topdownman]

Glad you have got it sorted (before I had finished typing my post)!

[delhusband]

Mind you, you were right enough - it was filthy rusty at those clips, it took a bit of heaving - I should've used the WD40 after all!

[onion86]

Nice write up. Fixed my pic too... put it on Flickr instead  s:D s:D

[delhusband]

Nice write up. Fixed my pic too... put it on Flickr instead  s:D s:D

Thanks  s:) s:)  that pic of yours is good, would've saved me taking the frunk trim off