Bumper removal
Discussion
Try the links below that i posted a while ago, first one is for CV8 but theres not much difference then the second one is a Pdf file that contains diagrams of HSV body kit parts
www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?h=27&t=495078&r=7300106&hm=65670#7300106
www.4shared.com/file/98978325/6ddb5a5a/HSV_Coupe_body.html
www.hsv.org.uk/topic.asp?h=27&t=495078&r=7300106&hm=65670#7300106
www.4shared.com/file/98978325/6ddb5a5a/HSV_Coupe_body.html
May also be worth checking the link below. Had to realign mine and this guys post made it quite straightforward.
www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11850&highlight=bumper+removal
is the whole bumper misaligned or has it just 'buckled' at the bottom edge of the headlight?
www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11850&highlight=bumper+removal
is the whole bumper misaligned or has it just 'buckled' at the bottom edge of the headlight?
Edited by sneakygloworm on Sunday 29th November 16:53
No worries. You don't have to take the whole bumper off assuming it's only the bit that is misaligned below.
Behind that seam is a lug that the bumper locks into and a metal bracket attached the wing which slides into the bumper. Worst case for you is that you've snapped the lug off and bent the metal bracket out. What you need to do is pull the side of the bumper out (removing the wheel arch screws first) and bend the metal bracket back in then relocate the bumper sleeve over it. At this point it won't matter if the bumper lugs are broke coz the bracket holds it all together anyway. My bumper wasn't quite lined up and it took about 30mins to do both sides and my plastic lugs were bust off on both sides. Check the LS1 link to get you started. Hope this helps
Behind that seam is a lug that the bumper locks into and a metal bracket attached the wing which slides into the bumper. Worst case for you is that you've snapped the lug off and bent the metal bracket out. What you need to do is pull the side of the bumper out (removing the wheel arch screws first) and bend the metal bracket back in then relocate the bumper sleeve over it. At this point it won't matter if the bumper lugs are broke coz the bracket holds it all together anyway. My bumper wasn't quite lined up and it took about 30mins to do both sides and my plastic lugs were bust off on both sides. Check the LS1 link to get you started. Hope this helps
El Diablo said:
Jimbo, fancy a trip to sunny sudbury to gimme a hand with mine.
My bumper has always been out alignment with the wing. i just thought it was a design floor with the type. I have seen loads of Ro's with the same issue. now i know it can be sorted i'm adding it to the 'To Do' list.
My bumper has always been out alignment with the wing. i just thought it was a design floor with the type. I have seen loads of Ro's with the same issue. now i know it can be sorted i'm adding it to the 'To Do' list.
If it is just misaligned with the front of the wheelwell, that is quite easy to fix, by turning the steering inwards and then undoing the self tapper at the back of the bumper, don't undo it totally, just so you can move the back of the bumper. Put it in the correct position then tightening the self tapper back up.If it is hear the headlight then you will have to remove the whole bumper. It is a bit scary at first as you think you are going to break it.
El Diablo said:
Jimbo, fancy a trip to sunny sudbury to gimme a hand with mine.
My bumper has always been out alignment with the wing. i just thought it was a design floor with the type. I have seen loads of Ro's with the same issue. now i know it can be sorted i'm adding it to the 'To Do' list.
My bumper has always been out alignment with the wing. i just thought it was a design floor with the type. I have seen loads of Ro's with the same issue. now i know it can be sorted i'm adding it to the 'To Do' list.
No Worries nic! If you need a hand i'll probly be available. Lending a helping hand to the beloved Rocklanders this weekend but anytime afterward is good.
sneakygloworm said:
El Diablo said:
Jimbo, fancy a trip to sunny sudbury to gimme a hand with mine.
My bumper has always been out alignment with the wing. i just thought it was a design floor with the type. I have seen loads of Ro's with the same issue. now i know it can be sorted i'm adding it to the 'To Do' list.
My bumper has always been out alignment with the wing. i just thought it was a design floor with the type. I have seen loads of Ro's with the same issue. now i know it can be sorted i'm adding it to the 'To Do' list.
No Worries nic! If you need a hand i'll probly be available. Lending a helping hand to the beloved Rocklanders this weekend but anytime afterward is good.
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