Front Bumper Removal
07-07-2004, 11:44 AM
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I'm removing my front bumper. Anybody know how exactly to take these little plastic screws out? They are being a major pain in the ass.
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Anybody????????? I've got the car in my garage right now with the corners already removed. There's no way to screw these things off since they just have a flat head.
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Anybody????????? I've got the car in my garage right now with the corners already removed. There's no way to screw these things off since they just have a flat head.
07-07-2004, 01:04 PM
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One of my friends had this problem with his Talon. He just cut them with a box cutter.
If you are going to re-install the front bumper, I might not recommend this. However, if you are putting a kit on, just cut the suckers off!!
If you are going to re-install the front bumper, I might not recommend this. However, if you are putting a kit on, just cut the suckers off!!
07-07-2004, 01:29 PM
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They are basically vinyl rivets. You can dremel it out if you need to and just buy new ones at Advanced Auto or a local auto supply...they are really cheap. They work like a wall molly basically, the outer piece goes in then the screw pushes it out to hold the piece in place. (if that makes sense)
07-07-2004, 01:31 PM
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What is your purpose for removing the front bumper? Are the screws you can't get out black plastic things? You might be able to pop them out by putting a flat head under the head of the screw.
Edit: Voidd and I are talking about the same thing. I just drilled into them with a drill and that helped get 'em out. lol
Popping them out might save them, but you might lose a few. Where are they located on the bumper?
Edit: Voidd and I are talking about the same thing. I just drilled into them with a drill and that helped get 'em out. lol
Popping them out might save them, but you might lose a few. Where are they located on the bumper?
07-07-2004, 03:01 PM
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Nevermind guys, I talked to my friend (he is a mechanic) and he told me I need a special tool to take off the little screws. I've already forgotten the name of it, but its like plyers (s/p) but they are flat, and you just slide them under there and pop it up. No need for drilling or anything of the sort. Thanks for the help anyways though.