VENOMSZ

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Any 2006 owners install the clear bumper reflectors?
I'd like to know if the front bumper removal is necessary,
or were you able to install without removal?
I have a pair I want to put on, but I'm not sure
if I have to remove the whole bumper or not.
Any input is greatly appreciated.

meaj82

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No, you do not have to remove the bumper. You can go through the wheel wells. Drivers side is a snap the passenger can be a bit tricky due to the washer fluid tank.

iStan

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Possible without removing the front bumper. Slighlty awkward to do so, but definately do-able

VENOMSZ

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Thanks fro the info.

md350

I don't know how different the process is on an '06, if at all (besides the reflector itself being larger), but I just installed them on my '04. I've heard everyone say "its possible, but really difficult on the passenger side." Which is true....however I think you'd spend more time trying to figure out how to use a damn screwdriver in there than just taking off the front bumper. The washer fluid box is very much in the way - moreso than I thought from peoples' posts on here.


I didn't take the whole thing off, but I ended up unscrewing most of the passenger half of the bumper. then I just pulled it forward a little bit so I could reach in from above, and unscrew the reflector. I'd be prepared to do this. I went in thinking I was leaving the bumper 100% in place...not gonna happen, LOL.

All in all, took me 1-2 hours.

Driver's side then took 1-2 minutes...only have to take off 2 screws to open the wheel well.

iStan

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I took the bumper off as well. Just easier and less of a head and arm ache.

soleil

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+1..i also took the bumper off...but imo it was still a pita

iStan

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^ I think I linked you this too.
https://my350z.com/forum/body-interior-exterior-and-lighting-diy/203246-how-to-front-bumper-removal-l-e-d-clear-corners-install-w-pix-ares-s-06-ccs.html

meaj82

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For the passenger side I used a short screwdriver and went underneath the front of the bumper. Took about 10mins.

Forever Z

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Cut my nuckles up a little. But if did it again I still wouldn't remove the bumper. It's really easy. And the look great!