slimjim Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thought I would have a go... Seems to be a little different on mine to the examples I could find. Plus, no-one mentioned how the hell to take the damn washer jets! First off... something is wrong... Yup a big streak of bird crap... get that off first! Ready... Get me tools. 10mm socket Ratchet and extension for ratchet Unbolt all the 10mm bolts/screws from the front of the chin, holding the bumper to the @*!# shovel/undretray Start thinking "im sure this isn't standard" When half of the screws are out of place and the bumper AND liners are torn and out of place. Turn your wheels in. Pull the liner back. Get your socket in and undo the THREE screws. I sat with one knee holding the liner back against the tyre and could then use two hands All the other "how too's" said to only do TWO... but my metal sections were also attached with these stupid plastic sections. So I just removed all three bolts and it was easier to take out. Then, you crack MOST of the plastic pop screws to bits as you try to remove them. (I forgot to take a photo, so here is one I borrowed from Chesterfield's great guide, which I used.) Then it all just pops off and falls forwar (so be sure you have a rag on the floor for it to fall on and you have moved all the screws so you don't loose them and/or they can't scratch the bumper. THEN ... you try to work out how the HELL to remove the damn washer jets form the bumper! I fist disconnected the pipe.. before realising it was going to just drain my washer fluid So, what I ACTUALLY did was... take a tiny flat head screwdriver to the little catches on the inside of the flap... These popped of and let me unscrew the unit from the bumper, letting me take it away. Be ready with the cable ties to connect the washer to the metal loops under the lights. This way they will be out of the way and not siphon of all your washer fluid! Then... look at yur bumper and pipes... and realise it MUST have been in an accident at some point due to over spray on the pipes and GM coloured Masking tape... You can't really see... but here is why I took THREE bolts out each side. Plastic connectors keep the metal section connected to the bumper. Presuming this isn't standard? Anyway... this is what I was left with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 So... the REASON I did this (yes, there was a reason!) was to get at my leaking PAS RAD pipes... Looks like they are just loose and need tightening up. I put some jubilee clips on it THROUGH the grill a few months back. But it didn't do the trick as I couldn't tighten them up because it was too tight to get in to tighten them RIGHT up. I THINK it is just the top pipe connection that is knackerd as it is clean above there...... Anyone care to comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Anyone care to comment? your car changed colour half way through... as to your issue, can't help sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Love the rug for a picnic!! Great pics and superb guide. When you mentioned the miss-alignment of the undertray etc, I thought hmmmm gota have been taken off in the past and not put back correctly, and like you say, spray on the washer jet pipes. Oh sorry mate forgot to mention about the pipes, secure these in a upright position so not to drain your fluids away. (ooops bit late for that tip now ) Oh and the car looks like it needs a good clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 your car changed colour half way through... Git Yes yes... it's filthy, I know Will clean her up on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Forgot to mention... that front bumper is VERY sharp! Friend of mine always says ... "It's not a proper job till Claret has been split" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieUK Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Nice post Jim. Did you get to the cause of the leaking pipes? I have the same issue, and I have also tried the jubilee clips, and I even paid silly money for new rubber pipes.... still leaking.... bah, grrrrrr! Also, did the bumber go back on as 'easy' as it came off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Ive got to take mine off this w/end to fit a replacement reflector..... not looking forward to it from the looks of these pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Not sure, but I think some folk may struggle with the plastic clips because they don't realise that if you continue to pull the centre pin up it will re-tighten the clip. They come out easily if you lift the pin halfway so that the legs can flex inwards as you draw the clip out. I've never broken any, or had to force them...............but then I'm special :kicking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Not sure, but I think some folk may struggle with the plastic clips because they don't realise that if you continue to pull the centre pin up it will re-tighten the clip. They come out easily if you lift the pin halfway so that the legs can flex inwards as you draw the clip out. I've never broken any, or had to force them...............but then I'm special :kicking It took me 4 years & numerous black eyes & cuts to figure that out They bloody hurt when they catch you after being popped out by a screwdriver 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Nice post Jim. Did you get to the cause of the leaking pipes? I have the same issue, and I have also tried the jubilee clips, and I even paid silly money for new rubber pipes.... still leaking.... bah, grrrrrr! Also, did the bumber go back on as 'easy' as it came off? Turned out the pipes were perished, so replacing them sorted the problem It was much easier going back on as I knew how I had taken it off, plus I had replacement screws and pop caps from ZManAlex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder123 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Very useful guide. I need to remove the bumper on my facelift Z to fit a Stebel horn. Does anyone know if the procedure is the same as for a pre-facelift ? S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Start thinking "im sure this isn't standard" When half of the screws are out of place and the bumper AND liners are torn and out of place. Mine were exactly the same. The garage mechanics tend to tear them to bits during a service as the bolts and clips are steel and attached to plastic. As everyone other than Nissan seems to know, steel bolts and clips tend to rust when exposed to the elements under a car and will tear their mounting plastic when unbolting. As for the other under tray fixings are concerned the mechanics who have serviced my car have just screwed them to any fixing they could find or used cable ties instead. Ho hum the joys of DIY. Nice guide by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieUK Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Nice post Jim. Did you get to the cause of the leaking pipes? I have the same issue, and I have also tried the jubilee clips, and I even paid silly money for new rubber pipes.... still leaking.... bah, grrrrrr! Also, did the bumber go back on as 'easy' as it came off? Turned out the pipes were perished, so replacing them sorted the problem It was much easier going back on as I knew how I had taken it off, plus I had replacement screws and pop caps from ZManAlex Yay, there's hope for me yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 This is a good front bumper removal guide. MODS - Can this be moved to guides please? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U83R5Z Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I would have changed the pipes myself... But looks like its a quick fix to the leak.. Perished rubber and deposits of rust.... will it hold out mate ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Nice Giude I seem to remember knuckles and thumbs take a bit of a battering when removing the bumper. Its worth also noting that the two plastic screw holding the bumper to the wing are rubbish. So if your thinking of doing this get a few spares from Zmanalex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 @ Mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 WOW!!!! MY thread ... in an FAQ Guide section? How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I found it very easy to understand. Good thread well done:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmini2 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Very helpful guide and an even easier job than I expected. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Thread revival!!!!!!!!!! Boys and girls, it's dunce time. I'm contemplating putting the INGS replica bumper on which has been in the garage for about 6 months, two questions: 1. Headlight washers, is there a fuse/easy way to disable the washers? 2. The bumper I'm putting on has an air intake hole, will this be ok with my standard air filter/box set up i.e. do I need to worry about water coming in or other bits of crap/insects/badgers etc? Any help muchos appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 1) Just cut the hoses & recirc them into the tank. Theres a pic in Keysers thread & one in my SC build thread showing how its done 2) yes will be fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Truely a legend, thank you sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Eeek, I cant find the bit in the build thread, help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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