Cu2Suspect

Hey what's up guys, found some info but wanted to know if it was possible to remove the entire grille without removing the bumper off the car... Want to get it paint matched along with my rear window spoiler and it be easier to just drop both things off at the shop then re install... I have a 2010... Any info is appreciated .. Rather avoid dropping the bumper if possible

iCrap

I had to pull the whole bumper off to get the grille off when I wanted to wrap it.... I didn't see any other way.

Cu2Suspect

Damn was trying to avoid it....

robpp

iTrader: (2)

i agree.......bumper needs off/

Cu2Suspect

Guess I have no choice gonna talk to some shops maybe they can paint it on the car or I'll just have to drop the bumper

robpp

iTrader: (2)

Why are you resisting the removal of the bumper.

Just asking.

Yes its a pita. Yes it takes time. Probably be doing it twice if you plan on driving.

But its necessary evil.

Cu2Suspect

Lazy.. Don't wanna take it off til i get my sports kit which isn't soon

robpp

iTrader: (2)

Ask around for a loaner grille that you coukd send out.

PM the Atlp grille or jdm 09-10 owners for a loaner. $25 shipping each way and viola/

Just saying

opboarding

Just remove it and do it the right way.

PyroDave

usually when people in NY need their bumper off and don't wanna do it themselves, they come to me. idk why lmfao

ceb

Find telephone pole.
Wrap chain around pole and thread it through grille
Get in car
Start car
Put car in reverse
Step on gas pedal
Put car in park.
Get out of car
Pick up grille. Remove chain

Simple. To remove the whole bumper is equally easy. Find a parking block that is higher than the bottom of your bumper (very easy to do if your car is lowered).

Drive over parking block until front wheels touch block. Don't pay any attention to that scaping sound - it is merely prepping your bumper for removal.

Back up quickly.
Pick up bumper from ground.

Cu2Suspect

Hmmmm seems like a good idea but my car doesn't have "Park" so could u explain how to do it with 3 pedals? I think my car is broken

ceb

Whaaaaat???? Your car doesn't have "Park?"

You're screwed, you'll never get the bumper or grille off.

BTW - Mods - these instructions need to be a sticky.

Back on topic - I think it is far easier (and far less bloody) to take the bumper off. Just spread a blanket under the bumper as you are working with it to catch any loose screws and to keep the bumper from getting scratched once removed.

Wash the car before you start this work.

Cu2Suspect

ceb

...and hit up PyroDave if you are near NYC. If you pay him enough (one can of soda should do) then he'll help you.

PyroDave

i think you're the one that needs a blanket under you cause you've got a few screws loose. the only 2 screws related to the front bumper are in the wheel well, and if you drop those, you were probably dropped

ceb

Nuts! Screws, clips, retaining rings, chewing gum - something is holding the bumper on and something can be dropped. Maroon!

benben01

^^ ceb, you are getting funnier/snarkier with age :P

PyroDave

its not that he is letting loose and being more irrational. his age has caused him to forget how to be rational and since we're ending our posts with colors, VIOLET

opboarding

ceb is always trolling on here. He's pretty immature.

ceb

It is so nice to be loved. You guys are just green with envy because I know stuff you don't. There is you ending color - GREEN