DIY: Front Bumper Removal

Trips · 05-17-2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ride or die

what about the touring edition with the little mud flaps? do i remove those bolts too?

You can but you only need to remove the inside bolt

ride or die · 05-17-2012, 06:13 PM

nevermind lol i thought about it and just took them off and dont plan on putting them back on cause im gonna drop it a inch and a half

Coon-azz · 06-04-2012, 06:41 AM

2012 Sport-putting the bumper back on. Well, taking it off was simple, but putting this thing back on seems to be a bit of an issue at the coners. I wasn't paying attention when I pulled the bumper off, so now when I'm trying to install it, I can't figure exactly how this goes back on with the wheel well. I'll take pictures once I figure it out.

jcasti07 · 09-18-2012, 01:56 AM

anyone know if the process is any different for the Nismo bumper?

eastwest2300 · 09-27-2012, 03:15 AM

Very easy process.. it takes less than 30 minutes to do with two people.

LinPark · 09-27-2012, 08:39 AM

^ Yeah, and the first 10 minutes is setting up the beer in the cooler. After that it only takes 1 person and 20 minutes.

scottIN · 09-27-2012, 09:10 AM

If it's taking you guys 20 or 30 minutes, you're doing something wrong.

Here's how the wife and I did it - I'd estimate less than 5 minutes:
She pulled back the fender well and I removed the bolts with a 10MM socket with extension. I crawled under the car and removed the 10MM bolts while she popped the body fasteners on the top. Each grab a side and pull it off.

We're used to fixing stuff on our karts between races so we can work together pretty quick on stuff like this though.

onzedge · 09-27-2012, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

If it's taking you guys 20 or 30 minutes, you're doing something wrong.

Here's how the wife and I did it - I'd estimate less than 5 minutes:
She pulled back the fender well and I removed the bolts with a 10MM socket with extension. I crawled under the car and removed the 10MM bolts while she popped the body fasteners on the top. Each grab a side and pull it off.

We're used to fixing stuff on our karts between races so we can work together pretty quick on stuff like this though.

LinPark · 09-27-2012, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

Here's how the wife and I did it - I'd estimate less than 5 minutes:

My wife and I take a heckuva lot longer than that to do it - we are basically exhausted when we finish but satisfied nonetheless.

onzedge · 09-27-2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

My wife and I take a heckuva lot longer than that to do it - we are basically exhausted when we finish but satisfied nonetheless.

eastwest2300 · 09-28-2012, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LinPark

My wife and I take a heckuva lot longer than that to do it - we are basically exhausted when we finish but satisfied nonetheless.

dmhenderson · 09-28-2012, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcasti07

anyone know if the process is any different for the Nismo bumper?

The first row of bolts is for your diffuser, the 2nd are the actual bolts holding the bumper on.

E/W and I discovered this. Not really different though.

eastwest2300 · 10-02-2012, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

The first row of bolts is for your diffuser, the 2nd are the actual bolts holding the bumper on.

E/W and I discovered this. Not really different though.

Yup the Nismo bumper is slightly different than the regular bumper, dont remove the very front bolts, you're looking for the 2nd line of bolts, that will separate the bumper from the under carriage (plastic piece).

1cleanZ · 10-03-2012, 05:06 PM

fantastic writeup!

hawaiianzee · 10-05-2012, 09:57 PM

Great post on how to remove the bumper. These clear photos and steps are so easy to follow! Thanks for making this easy for everyone!

06-04-2012, 06:41 AM	#48 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	2012 Sport-putting the bumper back on. Well, taking it off was simple, but putting this thing back on seems to be a bit of an issue at the coners. I wasn't paying attention when I pulled the bumper off, so now when I'm trying to install it, I can't figure exactly how this goes back on with the wheel well. I'll take pictures once I figure it out. __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

09-27-2012, 03:15 AM	#50 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Very easy process.. it takes less than 30 minutes to do with two people. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

10-03-2012, 05:06 PM	#59 (permalink)
1cleanZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,132 Drives: '09 PW Nismo Rep Power: 20	fantastic writeup! __________________ 2009 PW Nismo #0021 -My Built Progress >>1cleanG to 1cleanZ<< Team NextLevel

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05-17-2012, 06:13 PM	#47 (permalink)
ride or die Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 5 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z CT A7 Rep Power: 13	nevermind lol i thought about it and just took them off and dont plan on putting them back on cause im gonna drop it a inch and a half

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jcasti07 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 171 Drives: red '15 Mustang GT Rep Power: 13	anyone know if the process is any different for the Nismo bumper?

09-27-2012, 08:39 AM	#51 (permalink)
LinPark A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,077 Drives: '17 Camaro 2SS A8 Rep Power: 23	^ Yeah, and the first 10 minutes is setting up the beer in the cooler. After that it only takes 1 person and 20 minutes.

09-27-2012, 09:10 AM	#52 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	If it's taking you guys 20 or 30 minutes, you're doing something wrong. Here's how the wife and I did it - I'd estimate less than 5 minutes: She pulled back the fender well and I removed the bolts with a 10MM socket with extension. I crawled under the car and removed the 10MM bolts while she popped the body fasteners on the top. Each grab a side and pull it off. We're used to fixing stuff on our karts between races so we can work together pretty quick on stuff like this though.

10-05-2012, 09:57 PM	#60 (permalink)
hawaiianzee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 18 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370zauto Rep Power: 13	Great post on how to remove the bumper. These clear photos and steps are so easy to follow! Thanks for making this easy for everyone!