Front bumper 'smile' removal question.

[cpnnz]

I have a new (used) front bumper 'smile' to go on my '85 carrera.
How do I get at the screws ( 4 each side ) to remove the old one?
The 4 from inside the trunk look easy. I wonder if I need to remove the valence or bumper to get at the others from underneath?
Thanks.
Chris

[osidak]

Front bumper needs to come off

[cpnnz]

Thanks for the reply.
I thought it would be more complicated. Which bolts remove the bumper?
Do I have to remove the rubber strip at the front first?
Chris

[kepperly]

Remove the front rubber strip Two screws, one at each end and the front strip is gently pryed from the bumper. Now unblot the four bimper bolts and your home. The front bumper is usually very stuck to the robber that is sandwiched between the bumper and the bumper shocks.

Keith Epperly
87 slant nose turbo look carrera cabriolet

[hcoles]

there was a thread on how to take off the front bumper...there are a few tricks

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally posted by hcoles
there was a thread on how to take off the front bumper...there are a few tricks

Any chance you have a link to that "trick" thread? I (think) I have to remove my bumper to remove my left front signal housing. I haven't even climbed under there to check, but it looks like it may be necessary. Either that or the front valence.

[osidak]

you will also have to remove the screws holding the bellows to the bumper / valance

[cpnnz]

Success! A clean smile is much nicer than a 'toothy' grin!
Main nuts were very rusted, and bumper was well stuck to rubber on the bumper mount 'shocks'
Got the nuts on the bellows each side. A bit fiddly to reach on rh side with oil cooler there. tiny 8mm spanner and a few minutes and they came away.
Headlamp washer pipes were a bit harder to remove without destroying the plastic.
( By the way, how do I activate the headlamp washers? I have never seen a switch for these...)

[Eric-325I]

A little late on this one but for future searches... I have instructions in pdf format and will be happy to email them to anyone in need.

Eric

[Dan in Pasadena]

Eric, I'd like to have a copy of those instructions. PM sent to you with my email address. Thanks for the offer, Dan

[Eric-325I]

pdf sent. I actually recieved thses instructions from a fellow Pelican but can not remeber who :-( Anyway, hope it helps.

Eric

[Mothy]

Eric

Very timely - I think I need a copy as well. I've just tried to get the bumper off and its well stuck. I'll send you a PM

Thanks

Tim

[skipdup]

Could someone send me the pdf as well? I can PM an email...

Thanks,
Skip

[Eric-325I]

Sorry if I missed anyone.. Please PM me your emails and I will have the pdf out promptly.

Eric

[skipdup]

Eric- I sent you a PM a few days ago. Need me to send another?

I really appreciate it!!

- Skip

[AFC AJAX]

Does anyone have the pdf of the front bumper removal instructions mentioned above? If so please send it my way, I'm removing trim in prep for a repaint. Thanks.

[Thrlls]

WOW!
Just what I need.

Can someone send me the pdf file on the front bumper removal....please?

I need to change out my left front blinker housing.

Please pm me and I'll send you my email addy.

Thank you!