Daewootech

Its a long story, so to make it short i was pulling out of guest parking and my bumper got caught on a wrought iron fence, i was only going like 3mph but the angle i was turning out and the twist/torque decided to pull my bumper half off like it was strapped on with a bunch of buttons.

i need to evaluate if i need to get a whole new bumper assembly or just repair the tabs that hold the screws or snaps or whatever holds it to my bumper. i noticed they sheared off and found 3-4 of them on the ground. the problem is that i cant find instructions of the mounting points or any removal guides showing how to remove the front bumper.

nothing is listed in the tech section here, searching didnt come up with anything, andmy alldata account didnt turn up anything. i dont want to drive around much longer, i was able to "pop" it back into place, but its mainly held on with friction and a small bit of tape, it feels snug and ive even gone to work and back with speeds up to 60mph without any rattling. but i would like to get this taken care of ASAP, even if it means replacing it with a aftermarket body kit if needed

so can anyone help me out, microfiche? pictures of mounting points? some description of where the mounting points are located, and how its assembled.

normally it would be no problem, but my personal garage space is located 2 hours away and i dont think im supposed to work on my car at my apartment, so i need to pull it off before anyone notices.

swartzautoman

iTrader: (3)

its quick and easy.
first remove the 2 snap tabs (or what ever you call them) with a flat head screw driver on the top of the top grill.
#2 pull up on the top grill and it comes right off.
#3 under the top grill you will see 2 more snap tabs and a 10mm bolt, remove them last so you dont have to have anyone help you. you just have to trust me, you'll see.
#4 remove a 10mm bolt holds the side of the bemper to each wheelwell.
#5 remove all the 10mm bolts ( this is the part that might be messed up on yours) from the bottom side, i think ist 7 of them.
#6 now remove the 10mm bolt and 2 snap tabs i told you to save for last.

your bumper should now easly come right off.

i did some mods to my headlights and you have to take the hole bumper off to remove the headlights. so ive peronally done this myself.

you should be able to line everything up and get it back together. its not a complicated set up.

noservice2001

i've always been looking for this info... thanks!

but if anyone wants to post pics.... i won't complain

MrMcNuggett

The quick way,
1. Hook chain to bumper
2. Hook other end of chain to fairly large tree.
3. Put car in reverse.
4. Push throttle to floor.

The right way = refer to 2nd post.

Just messin around. I am bored.

swartzautoman

iTrader: (3)

HAY!!!
greenbrier
i lived thare for a few years.
nice small town.

MrMcNuggett

Cool when were you here.

swartzautoman

iTrader: (3)

02 - 04
i lived right behind the Dear Field Inn

Daewootech

Awesome thanks for the info, it should help alot. I really appreciate it!!


trust me, you dont need to throttle to the floor, i was literialy rolling, like 1-3 mph max and that mother ripped off like paper mache'

BB_Bling

Or, you could always head over to the TECH section on the site and peruse the Service Manual.

There are diagrams and everything.

swartzautoman

iTrader: (3)

not everyone is a "PREMIUM MEMBER"
by the time i get close to what im looking for .... it will not let me look at anymore pages for that day.

you could be a real nice guy and find the page for him and then post it.

BB_Bling

That's why they have the monthly $10 option...

It's a great way to get the manual pages WHEN you need them, and help support a great site.

I'll be sad if they ever go away... and heck, $10 is like a meal at Carl's Jr....

MrMcNuggett

Cool. Sucks you moved, we got a pretty good Scikotics Nashville club goin on now, maybe we will run into each other at a show since you are still close.