Member Since: 17 Nov 2006
Location: La Jolla, CA
Posts: 5
Front Bumper Removal
Hello everbody. Brand new owner of a Java Black V8 HSE.
Looking for instructions on front bumper removal. I'm fitting an A frame protection bar and driving lamp kit.
Should I tackle this myself or have a shop do it?
Great forum. Have been lurking around for a while.
17th Nov 2006 6:29 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
You can do it yourself - does take some bottle though...
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17th Nov 2006 3:49 pm
norto
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: batemans bay
Posts: 1605
Surflr3
Its been a while since i removed mine but i think this how it goes
You have to remove the wheelarch flares. To do this you have to get at a screw behind each headlight. Its not too difficult
Firstly remove the grille, and lift up the metal tabs (one on each side of each headlight) that hold the h/light in place slide the h/l forward and unclip the wiring. Then remove the screw that runs thru the guard into the wheel arch.
Then undo the plastic screws that hold the front bar in place.
The wheel arches are held on by press studs
Good luck
17th Nov 2006 10:59 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
SurfLR3 - you have a PM that should help you out!Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
17th Nov 2006 11:11 pm
surflr3
Member Since: 17 Nov 2006
Location: La Jolla, CA
Posts: 5
Thanks guys for all your help.
18th Nov 2006 1:03 am
king_rava
Member Since: 20 Sep 2006
Location: Ticino
Posts: 253
About to tackle mine soon can I have the PM too, pretty please Pot Noodle Challenge Winner 2011
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Don't PM it, Post it for the benefit of allThe End
20th Nov 2006 11:59 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
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Slimer wrote:
Don't PM it, Post it for the benefit of all
Its 10FC's stuff - if he doesn't mind then I will. In the meantime PM's sentSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
20th Nov 2006 2:14 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
No problem - as long as I don't get the blame if it all goes horribly wrong!
20th Nov 2006 2:21 pm
king_rava
Member Since: 20 Sep 2006
Location: Ticino
Posts: 253
10forcash wrote:
No problem - as long as I don't get the blame if it all goes horribly wrong!
Swiss precision, no problem. Thx
20th Nov 2006 2:57 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
All 3 docs uploaded, you can find them in my "Front End" gallery...
Thanks for all the info. Lights fitted now. Cannot describe the relief I felt when the bracket lined up with those great big holes I had just cut in the bumper cover. I suggest large brandy instead of cup of tea to steady the nerves 10fc. Thanks againPot Noodle Challenge Winner 2011
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22nd Nov 2006 5:53 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
blueanchorinn wrote:
Cannot describe the relief I felt when the bracket lined up with those great big holes I had just cut in the bumper cover.
Mine didn't line up very well and needed some 'fettling'Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
22nd Nov 2006 7:08 pm
TheBoyes
Member Since: 02 Sep 2006
Location: London
Posts: 22
Thaks for posting these docs, time to fit my A Bar!2006 TDV6 S Auto Java Black
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Mine didn't line up very well and needed some 'fettling'
