ben86

HI GUYS, I tried to remove the air resonator. I know I have to remove the bumper first. So I was looking at the screws and the clips underneath the bumper. But I could not figure a way to remove the four clips. cos it seems stuckkkkk and like something holdin on to it...can anyone tell me how to remove those clips...I really want to hear those rambling soundssss....hahahaa...cant wait

MikePA

Try searching for the DIY.

chuckz

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23310

t0ast

Use the splash guard method rather than the bumper removal method. Also, it might help to remove the foglight and use that hole to help you read in. Oh and if you can't slide the resonator out from underneath the car after it's out, you can just jack up the left front for clearance.

ben86

danggg...i am confused now...what is the splash guard method....everyone else is saying bumper removal is the easiest method and now .... my 99 TL doesnt have a foglight and sooo what is the best method to remove the resonatorr....splash guard method or bumper? What is splash guard method..I mean what is the procedure.

fsttyms1

remove teh bumper its by far the easiest method.

for the clips, you need to (gentially) take a flat head screw driver and insert it under the middle part of the clip. (the clip is 2 parts) slowly work it out (may need to use 2 screw drivers or go from side to side so that you dont break the clip once you get it poped out enough to grab with a plires, grab it with a plires and pull the middle piece out of the outer piece. once thats pulled out pry the outer piece out with a screwdriver or fingers. you will also see 1 10mm bolt on each side of the bumper (on the bottom) they have to be removed also. then in the wheel well where the bumper meets the fender there is a scew (1 on each side) that needs to be removed. with the hood open you will see the 3? (cant remember off top of head) more clips that need to be removed. once they are removed start pulling from 1 corner ov the bumper and break it free. it should just pop off.

MikePA

Also keep track of the clips inside of the engine compartment. Some (2?) are longer than the others.

What worked for me (and did not break any clips) was to use a screwdriver that was;
1. Had the blade covered with electrical tape.
2. As wide as the slot in the clip.

Insert the screwdriver, flat side down, into the slot. Once the screwdriver blade is under the head of the clip, turn the screwdriver 90 degrees (just like you'd do if you're using it to tighten/loosen a screw). This will cause the clip (the part that looks like a screw) to pop up a little. Grab this with your fingers and pull it out. Then take the other part out.