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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: lamcote on April 26, 2018, 12:22

Title: Front bumper removal HELP
Post by: lamcote on April 26, 2018, 12:22
So I have eventually started to fit the DRLs.
BUT the bolt for the bumper that is up inside the wheel arch is just spinning round and not unscrewing, whatever it screws into is just turning with the bolt so it's not coming loose at all!
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Title: Re: Front bumper removal HELP
Post by: Call the midlife! on April 26, 2018, 12:33
Quote from: lamcote on April 26, 2018, 12:22
So I have eventually started to fit the DRLs.
BUT the bolt for the bumper that is up inside the wheel arch is just spinning round and not unscrewing, whatever it screws into is just turning with the bolt so it's not coming loose at all!
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Two hander. Reach around with pliers and grip the plastic plug with one hand and 10mm socket on screw with the other.
If I remember right the screw goes into a plastic push fitting in the wing, you'll need a new one to refit it or you'll have the same problem.


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Title: Re: Front bumper removal HELP
Post by: Call the midlife! on April 26, 2018, 12:34
Quote from: Call the midlife! on April 26, 2018, 12:33
Quote from: lamcote on April 26, 2018, 12:22
So I have eventually started to fit the DRLs.
BUT the bolt for the bumper that is up inside the wheel arch is just spinning round and not unscrewing, whatever it screws into is just turning with the bolt so it's not coming loose at all!
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks
Two hander. Reach around with pliers and grip the plastic plug with one hand and 10mm socket on screw with the other.
If I remember right the screw goes into a plastic push fitting in the wing, you'll need a new one to refit it or you'll have the same problem.


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You might find it better to drop the arch liner out of your way.


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Title: Re: Front bumper removal HELP
Post by: Topdownman on April 26, 2018, 12:37
You could try forcing some mole grips in there to grip the plastic retaining plug to stop it turning.

I used some glue on mine which was enough to stop it turning so I could unscrew it.
Title: Re: Front bumper removal HELP
Post by: lamcote on April 26, 2018, 15:07
Great thanks, I managed to get some pliers in there.

Thanks for the help, as always. Great forum.