DIY: Front Bumper Installation

jsl4289 · 05-22-2014, 06:05 PM

Hey Everybody,
Does anybody have tips on how to put the front bumper back on after removal? I've heard they can be a pain on other cars because of all the clips involved and trying to line them up.

The DIY: Front bumper removal thread gives me confidence to take it off, just worried about messing up the bumper when putting it back on.

FYI: never taken a bumper cover off... if I haven't made it obvious lol.

Zbrah · 05-22-2014, 06:59 PM

Haven't done this on my Z yet but what I would suggest to do is putting tape around both side of the fenders so not to scratch the paint when aligning your front bumper back on.

welterbf123 · 05-22-2014, 07:44 PM

There are excellent YouTube videos that will walk you through the whole thing...

Trips · 05-22-2014, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsl4289

Hey Everybody,
Does anybody have tips on how to put the front bumper back on after removal? I've heard they can be a pain on other cars because of all the clips involved and trying to line them up.

The DIY: Front bumper removal thread gives me confidence to take it off, just worried about messing up the bumper when putting it back on.

FYI: never taken a bumper cover off... if I haven't made it obvious lol.

You'll be fine just reverse the procedure and mask about 4" where the headlight and fenders end so you wont scratch the finish.

Have a friend help you pull it off the car and make sure to line up every bolt hole before you start tightening them.

DIY: Front Bumper Removal

05-22-2014, 06:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
jsl4289 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1 Drives: 09 370Z Pearl White Rep Power: 12	DIY: Front Bumper Installation Hey Everybody, Does anybody have tips on how to put the front bumper back on after removal? I've heard they can be a pain on other cars because of all the clips involved and trying to line them up. The DIY: Front bumper removal thread gives me confidence to take it off, just worried about messing up the bumper when putting it back on. FYI: never taken a bumper cover off... if I haven't made it obvious lol.

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05-22-2014, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Haven't done this on my Z yet but what I would suggest to do is putting tape around both side of the fenders so not to scratch the paint when aligning your front bumper back on.

05-22-2014, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
welterbf123 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 29 Drives: 2010 370z Coupe Rep Power: 12	There are excellent YouTube videos that will walk you through the whole thing...