I am planning on installing a home made filter relocation kit this weekend for my Vortech and I have read that the front bumper may have to be removed. Is this as easy as removing the plastic pop rivets under the hood and the screws holding the plastic tray underneath the car as well as whatever connects the fender wells to the bumper? I have not done this before and am just looking for a little heads up. Any tips are appreciated.

TIA,
Zach

 

Removing the bumper is not too bad actually as long as you have the right tools. The tricky part is removing the bolt that holds the fender lining because the wheel prevents most basic screwdrivers from getting in there. I had a small screwdriver in hand when I removed my bumper so all I had to do was turn the wheel all the way in so that I could get just enough room to remove the bolt from the fender lining. Also, there is a trick to getting that plastic pop rivets off. You have to pull the middle part up only about 1/4 way and then just pry the whole thing off because if u pull the middle part up too much, the rivet will NOT come off and u will break them. Everything else is pretty simple. Hope this helps...

 

Exactly as nofeardude87 says....
http://www.350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63729

 

Here's a great DIY (PDF format) that shows how to install "Clear Corners" and the first portion includes a great tutorial on how to take the bumper off, including pictures. Remember to stop after the bumper is off, unless you are installing "clear corners".
Removing your bumper DIY

BTW, you really should consider buying a couple of the black plastic "push clips" that connect the top of the bumper to the car as you will more than likely find at least one that doesn't want to cooperate so you will end up mangling it with some pliers (or whatever weapon you chose to complete this task).

 

Cliff Notes:

1.) 6 plastic clips on top, use a flat head, pull halfway, then pull the whole thing out.
2.) 10 bolts at the bottom of the bumper. Size 10.
3.) 3 bolts on each side behind the headlight. Size 10. Turn the wheel to the right to do the left side and vice versa. Pull back the plastic cover to access them.

That's it.

 

exactly what he said, very easy to remove it. I've take my bumper off so many times i can do it less than 10 minutes!

 

If you can pull the front wheels off it's much easier, yes you will curse a little at first but it's really not bad. I can do it now eye's closed.

 

yeah, but that's two extra steps you have to do that you DON'T have to do

Besides, there is plenty of room to work with the wheels turned, so no need.

 

Thanks guys. I got the front bumper pulled off today. There was 2 screws securing the bumper to each fender and 5 screws (I think) securing it to the plastic undertray and the 6 plastic rivets under the hood. Not too bad to remove. I just turned each tire to the extreme direction to move it out of the way to gain access to the fender screws.

The worst part was getting to the screws and plastic rivets under the front bumper. Since the car is lowered and has the Veilside V3 body kit, it was a PITA to get to. I was working in less than 3 inches!

 

I think taking off the bumper kinda sucks... I have had to do it like 4 or 5 times now and I hate doing it... The bolts by the wheels f^cking sucks!

 

Does anyone have the instructions on how to remove the rear bumper if anyone can send me a like that will be good thanks

 

http://www.350zfrenzy.com/forum/show...ht=rear+bumper
Here's one even better http:http://www.*********.com/forums/REAR...VAL-t7599.html