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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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Whats up guys, had a lil parking lot incident a few months ago and just got around to buying a new bumper. Ill be putting it on here in the next few days and was just wondering if its very difficult. Ive never done anything like this so I just wanted to know what to expect. Its a 98 oem replacement so there shouldnt be any fitment issues. Its basically held on with screws and clips right?
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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correct, unbolt and peeldown the front fender whells and unbolt 2 10mm bolts on each side, peel the weatherstrip off fron the front of the car, remove bolts, now you are going to have to remove the headlights to take out a line of clips, good luck!
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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take all the screw out is going to be a pity!! theres alot of screws thats all!
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by KrazeMatik
take all the screw out is going to be a pity!! theres alot of screws thats all!
x2 there are a lot of clips and screws

http://www.lextreme.com/scbumper.html
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
x2 there are a lot of clips and screws

http://www.lextreme.com/scbumper.html
ahhaha wow the picture made it better huh?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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wow, im in for a hoot and a holler
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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when you pull out the plastic screws be careful (use long nose pliers) so you can reuse them unless you have ordered new ones already. they're not hard to pull out but there are a lot of them. the rest is easy.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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This might also be a good time to check the condition of your headlights and replace or repair if they are cloudy or hazy since you have to pull them out anyway
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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yea, ive already done my headlights, i plan on doing the fogs while its off
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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well everythings goin good except for those clips that look like screws. cant get those things off!!
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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you just have to pull them off. use long nose pliers and a lot of force.
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