how do you remove rear bumper

[GTA_G20]

You need to start by removing the rear spoiler first.

-Raise the spoiler manually w/ the switch near the dead pedal(or the rear spoiler switch if you've done that mod)

-Open the rear trunk so you don't mess it up while work

-Get a center punch,small nail or something you can tap the middle of the three rivets out with

-remove the rear spoiler cover

-Remove the two bolts located inside the spoiler by looking downwards within the spoiler

-Lift and remove spoiler

Now removing the rear bumper

-Remove the bumperettes by releasing their bolt. You can see the bolt when you get on the ground and look on your back

-remove the wheel well housing screw, 1/side

-remove the three screws located on the bottom of the bumper, 3/side

-remove the screws from the license plate lighting,2/per light

-release the lights from the bumper



thanks to Blinkwatt

[seningen]

+1 on GTA_G20 -- you might even be able to do it faster than it took him
to type it -- nice write up!

Mike


QUOTE=GTA_G20]You need to start by removing the rear spoiler first.

-Raise the spoiler manually w/ the switch near the dead pedal(or the rear spoiler switch if you've done that mod)

-Open the rear trunk so you don't mess it up while work

-Get a center punch,small nail or something you can tap the middle of the three rivets out with

-remove the rear spoiler cover

-Remove the two bolts located inside the spoiler by looking downwards within the spoiler

-Lift and remove spoiler

Now removing the rear bumper

-Remove the bumperettes by releasing their bolt. You can see the bolt when you get on the ground and look on your back

-remove the wheel well housing screw, 1/side

-remove the three screws located on the bottom of the bumper, 3/side

-remove the screws from the license plate lighting,2/per light

-release the lights from the bumper



thanks to Blinkwatt[/QUOTE]

[GTA_G20]

its really that easy took me maybe 30minutes and Im enclined but this required zero effort

[Banana S]

This should be a sticky, or maybe added to the FAQ if it isn't there already.

[Rich-UK]

Just to say thanks for the instructions, they worked a treat!

[BoxsterSteve]

Even my Bentley manual says to remove them! It's a total PITA to reinstall.

Just follow the wiring back to where it plugs in to the body harness and disconnect it there. Just unclip the plug and go.

A lot less messing around, and less chance of breaking something. Just remember to plug the harness together before buttoning up, or you'll get more practice taking the bumper off again to reconnect the wiring!

[Obertelli]

I've got to swap my damaged rear bumper tomorrow. Does anyone know whether the centre pins to the spoiler rivets are easily recoverable for re-use after being pushed in?