I just received my air duct for the C-West N1 front bumper, I was told that I don't need to remove the bumper to install it however I'm not so sure that's the case. If anyone has installed one and can offer me some tips I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

did it come with a template?

 

post a pic of it so we can see how it might install, maybe that would help more.

 

 

it looks like you might have to pull the bumper out, because the bumper end is wider, meaning it won't fit through the hole if you try to push it in through the intake-side.
Removing the bumper takes you 5 min though, so it shouldn't be a problem.

 

I wish that was true... I have to jack the front of the car up and take the wheels off and then remove the inner wheel fender and then loosen the bolts...

Maybe it's not necessary to do all of that, please let me know...

 

Check this thread, has some tips for bumper removal. You really don't have to remove wheels if you have a short enough screw driver or air wrench.

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/175497-front-bumper-removal.html

 

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.

 

Awesome thank you very much!

 

no problem.

be careful with the bolts under the bumper, those sometimes give me trouble if they don't go in correctly (crooked), so take your time feeling around where the bolts need to go straight.

 

What is the Jun HID kit?

 

LOL, they are OEM HID sets that I sell for the 03'-05' base model 350z.

 

I did installed it before. You can slid it in between the bumper and the OEM air box inlet. But you will have to pull the bumper foward a bit. Just becareful not to crack it. Since it is made of fiberglass.
- Jay

 

Oh duh I didn't realize your name was Jun

 

Thanks alot I may try and remove the bumper to install it. The quality of thise piece looks really good, I don't see why that one dude in another thread was complaining about the quality...

Anyway thanks again!