Alright guys...I need help. Next week I will be taking off the front bumper so i can take out the front headlights. I have never done this before and do not know what to expect. If any1 can give me tips or maybee even very detailed step-by-step directions...It would be greatly appreciated! I am jsut trying to figure out how to do it before i actually start working on it...hopefully speeding up the process since i dont have much time to do it.

Thanks every1, WILL

 

BTW I own a 2003 350z touring

 

1. Jack the car up so you have clearance under the car to work.
2. Remove the front tires so can remove the wheel well linings (yeah, I know, you can remove them without taking off the tires but it is a pain)
3. Remove the undertray (the big plastic bit under the engine)
4. Remove the front wheel well linings on both sides
5. There are two bolts and two screws on each side attaching the front bumper to the front fenders up in the wheel wells. Remove them and be careful not to strip out the material holding the screws to the fender (you can get new inserts from Courtesy if you do)
6. Remove the six plastic clips on the top of the bumper and just under where the hood closes. These are also a pain and will most likely break when you pop them up. Courtesy sells them cheap, as well.
7. Get someone to help you lift off the front bumper and you are done!

I'll try to get a copy of the service manual page showing all the bits and post that, as well.

 

Here you go. By the way, this seems to indicate only two screws attaching the bumper to the fender but I am pretty sure there are also two bolts. Either way, it's easy to get the thing off.

 

you do NOT need to take the wheels off!!! this will save you time...just turn them all the way to either side to get to the 2 screws and 1 bolt in the wheel well...

i would start by taking off the bolts underneath in the very front of the bumper, then turn the wheels, peel back the liner to get to the 2 screws and 1 bolt in the upper front part of the bumper, then take off the 6 plastic clips in the hood area ( to take these off, it is best to just pull them out half way and pull them out ), then just lift the bumper off..if you need help PM me...i have taken it off numerous times...bolts are all 10mm and if i remember right you can use the 10mm to take the screws out as well

 

as for the lights, there is 1 bolt on top in the hood are and 2 in the bottom front (i'm not sure on the size..can't remember..i think 10 or 14 mm) , and unclip wires