front bumper removal

deano78 · 16th July 2009, 18:30

how hard is it chaps? gotta get round to changing the o rings next week and dont think I can face booking it in the garage yet again.

Greeners · 16th July 2009, 18:47

very easy.......have a search and find how Jules does it...

tonygardner · 16th July 2009, 19:24

i replaced mine this afternoon ,peace of cake ,eight 10mm bolts along the top of the bumper /slam panel two 10mm bolts at each corner inside the arch ,and about ten screws along the bottom ,then six 13mm bolts and two 13mm nuts hold the cross member on four 10mm bolts hold the head light in ,and one 8 mm bolt holds the the intercooler hose in place , oh and don`t forget to look for the secound o ring inside the intercooler

realy is very easy

Greeners · 16th July 2009, 19:33

Best tip....remove the under tray turnbuckles and not the row of screws on the bumper.

Number 6 · 16th July 2009, 19:48

Surely you have to remove the screws as well?

I removed the turn buckles and the screws other wise the bumper wont move forward

Greeners · 16th July 2009, 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 6

Surely you have to remove the screws as well?

I removed the turn buckles and the screws other wise the bumper wont move forward

Nope......remove the three screws on the corner air ducts and it comes off

baxlin · 17th July 2009, 07:57

And, particularly if you're a "bumper removal virgin", don't forget to protect the front wings immediately above the bumper.

I used masking tape, with a layer of gaffer tape over it, as I wanted the protection of the gaffer tape, but didn't know how easy it would be to remove.

deano78 · 17th July 2009, 08:17

thanks fellas. I found a thread and it doesnt look too daunting as I dont have to remove the slam panel. can anyone suggest the best place to get the egr breather pipe from?

andrewmsteve · 17th July 2009, 15:01

Hi Read post by austingarages how to do it without removing the bumper it took me about 3/4 of an hour search P.C.V and O rings

deano78 · 17th July 2009, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmsteve

Hi Read post by austingarages how to do it without removing the bumper it took me about 3/4 of an hour search P.C.V and O rings

found it. thanks for that. would it still be easy enough to remove any o rings that have fell into the intercooler though?

16th July 2009, 18:30	#1
deano78 Loves to post Audi A4 (formerly 75 cdt saloon) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chorley Posts: 493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	front bumper removal how hard is it chaps? gotta get round to changing the o rings next week and dont think I can face booking it in the garage yet again.

16th July 2009, 18:47	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	very easy.......have a search and find how Jules does it... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

16th July 2009, 19:33	#4
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Best tip....remove the under tray turnbuckles and not the row of screws on the bumper. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

16th July 2009, 19:48	#5
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Surely you have to remove the screws as well? I removed the turn buckles and the screws other wise the bumper wont move forward __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

17th July 2009, 07:57	#7
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,961 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	And, particularly if you're a "bumper removal virgin", don't forget to protect the front wings immediately above the bumper. I used masking tape, with a layer of gaffer tape over it, as I wanted the protection of the gaffer tape, but didn't know how easy it would be to remove. __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

16th July 2009, 19:24	#3
tonygardner Loves to post rover 75 tourer connie Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: essex Posts: 441 Thanks: 11 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	i replaced mine this afternoon ,peace of cake ,eight 10mm bolts along the top of the bumper /slam panel two 10mm bolts at each corner inside the arch ,and about ten screws along the bottom ,then six 13mm bolts and two 13mm nuts hold the cross member on four 10mm bolts hold the head light in ,and one 8 mm bolt holds the the intercooler hose in place , oh and don`t forget to look for the secound o ring inside the intercooler realy is very easy

17th July 2009, 08:17	#8
deano78 Loves to post Audi A4 (formerly 75 cdt saloon) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: chorley Posts: 493 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanks fellas. I found a thread and it doesnt look too daunting as I dont have to remove the slam panel. can anyone suggest the best place to get the egr breather pipe from?

17th July 2009, 15:01	#9
andrewmsteve Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Llangollen north wales Posts: 84 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	O Rings Hi Read post by austingarages how to do it without removing the bumper it took me about 3/4 of an hour search P.C.V and O rings Last edited by andrewmsteve; 17th July 2009 at 15:23.. Reason: update