Remove front bumper...not so simple!

gritbox · 21st September 2014, 11:24

finally got my new resistor for the fan and went out to start...

in all the how tos, it says 9 bolts across the top...from what i can see, theres 2 bolts on each side, but then i have 5 screw type things, as below, not bolts...

is it these i undo?

even then,i got a screwdriver in and they just WONT turn

whats my options?

whitevanman · 21st September 2014, 11:42

It's the screw things not the bolts, don't touch those they are the bonnet catch bolts.. Plusgas is your friend and copper grease on their refitment.. First time I took mine off it took plusgas (on for 24hrs) impact driver and I still had to drill one out..

Don't forget the 2 10mm bolts in the wheelarches and to undo all the archliner bits and undertray

maxi_crawf · 21st September 2014, 12:41

I replaced the Resistor on mine for the "Big gold" one a few years ago (I have a 75) all I took off was the grille, obviously not as easy, but no need to take the complete bumper off.
And as for Copper grease, put it on every thread and bolt you take off (and be generous) you might never take it off again but if you do it will be a lot easier, a few seconds extra now could save you Hours later.

gritbox · 21st September 2014, 13:32

lovely mate, i was hoping there was an easier way than whole effin bumper off!

how do you take just the grille off then?

maxi_crawf · 21st September 2014, 13:45

Is the grille separate from the bumper on your car? on the 75 the chrome grille is attached with plastic screws and pulls off leaving the "mouth" open.

MevagisseyMedic · 21st September 2014, 13:46

I agree with above, all i did was remove the grill and do it from there. Little bit fiddly but doable, much better than removing bumper.

klarzy · 21st September 2014, 13:47

may not be able on the zed.... moulded part...

You need a chunky cross head screwdriver with a square shaft that you can get an adjustable spanner on to give you extra torque.... they will come out...

MangoMan · 21st September 2014, 13:49

I could be wrong but on the ZT it's part of the Bumper...???

As far as the screws go mine came out quite easy after using penetrating spray and left overnight.

maxi_crawf · 21st September 2014, 14:00

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=195857

Have a look at some of the pics on here, a picture is worth a thousand words

third one down

maxi_crawf · 21st September 2014, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by MangoMan

I could be wrong but on the ZT it's part of the Bumper...???

As far as the screws go mine came out quite easy after using penetrating spray and left overnight.

You are correct.

21st September 2014, 11:24	#1
gritbox Loves to post MG ZT 190 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Glasgow Posts: 497 Thanks: 25 Thanked 36 Times in 24 Posts	Remove front bumper...not so simple! finally got my new resistor for the fan and went out to start... in all the how tos, it says 9 bolts across the top...from what i can see, theres 2 bolts on each side, but then i have 5 screw type things, as below, not bolts... is it these i undo? even then,i got a screwdriver in and they just WONT turn whats my options?

21st September 2014, 11:42	#2
whitevanman This is my second home 2001 Connie SE CDT, 2002 2.0Petrol Laguna SportHatch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Althorne Posts: 3,122 Thanks: 319 Thanked 441 Times in 318 Posts	It's the screw things not the bolts, don't touch those they are the bonnet catch bolts.. Plusgas is your friend and copper grease on their refitment.. First time I took mine off it took plusgas (on for 24hrs) impact driver and I still had to drill one out.. Don't forget the 2 10mm bolts in the wheelarches and to undo all the archliner bits and undertray __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Today the 23rd of April I will mostly be: Kids, bikes, dog, kids, bikes, dog...Seems to be a pattern forming here Car: Connie SE CDT Manual, Mods: O-Rings, Silicon intercooler hose, Stainless EGR Bypass, BMW PCV Mod, 160 Upgrade, DD Unit, Projector Headlights, Powerflex Bottom Mount, Remote Clutch reservoir, SS Compensator; Inline Stat To Come: cat gut (when replacing iffy section). Meteors after refurb..

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klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	may not be able on the zed.... moulded part... You need a chunky cross head screwdriver with a square shaft that you can get an adjustable spanner on to give you extra torque.... they will come out... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

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MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I could be wrong but on the ZT it's part of the Bumper...??? As far as the screws go mine came out quite easy after using penetrating spray and left overnight. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 21st September 2014 at 13:52..

21st September 2014, 14:00	#9
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=195857 Have a look at some of the pics on here, a picture is worth a thousand words third one down Last edited by maxi_crawf; 21st September 2014 at 14:02.. Reason: Addition

21st September 2014, 12:41	#3
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	I replaced the Resistor on mine for the "Big gold" one a few years ago (I have a 75) all I took off was the grille, obviously not as easy, but no need to take the complete bumper off. And as for Copper grease, put it on every thread and bolt you take off (and be generous) you might never take it off again but if you do it will be a lot easier, a few seconds extra now could save you Hours later.

21st September 2014, 13:32	#4
gritbox Loves to post MG ZT 190 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Glasgow Posts: 497 Thanks: 25 Thanked 36 Times in 24 Posts	lovely mate, i was hoping there was an easier way than whole effin bumper off! how do you take just the grille off then?

21st September 2014, 13:45	#5
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	Is the grille separate from the bumper on your car? on the 75 the chrome grille is attached with plastic screws and pulls off leaving the "mouth" open.

21st September 2014, 13:46	#6
MevagisseyMedic Avid contributor Rover 75 Club Tourer 2002 Auto Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mevagissey, Cornwall Posts: 234 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	I agree with above, all i did was remove the grill and do it from there. Little bit fiddly but doable, much better than removing bumper.