Front Bumper Removal

[kwtownpaul]

Anyone have any tips for this? I need to replace the splash shield, as it came off and rubbed against the tire on the drivers side, and fix my front bumper. It has lost its proper fit and will need to be repositioned. While I have it off I may attempt to remove the headlights and clean the inside lens and possibly remove the amber on the sides. I think I can clear them out.

I am pretty handy so I figure I can do it but some tips would help as it will be my first time.

Thanks

[macklum]

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[Perma]

Hm, I'm too lazy to open up another window and search for the how-to, so here's a little blurb:

1. Pop hood.
2. Unscrew top grill.
3. Pop tabs for top grill (with flat head screw driver).
4. Pull left and right corner of the top grill UP.
5. Pull top grill thusly: bottom goes forward, then up.
Grill should now be off.
6. Remove screws/bolts from underside of the front bumper. Should be one or two on left and right side.
7. Remove pop-tabs (scrivets) on inside the fender splash guards on both sides.
8. Unscrew two screws on either side of INSIDE the front bumper, from the wheel whell. They will be under the head light, about an inch or so apart.
9. GENTLY pull out and up, one side at a time. This is a two stage step as one part will pop, then the other. The first pop will be easy, but the second you will have to pull a bit harder. Again, be careful to not be too agressive as if the clip breaks, your bumper will sag.
10. Grab the bumper from the center and pull out, being careful not to drop it as you may scrape the paint.

Pretty easy if you're gentle. ;)