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i think there was a post like this a while back but i cant find it now.

Anyway, my kit has arrived and I want to see how well it fits before I get it painted. My problem is removing the stock bumper. On the rear i have taken out: 1 screw each side closest to the wheel and 2 bolts on each side from the boot. However now I cant see any others. I have a feeling that they are under the lights <_<

Can anyone point out to me where they are roughly, and also how the front is attached (front seem easier than the rear) :D

Thanks people.

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hey mate if its stock rear bumper, you do not need to remove the rear taillights.

ok the bolts listed:

- OUTSIDE UNDERNEATH - 3 or 4 Left AND Right (so connecting to wheelarch and rear 1/4)

- INSIDE - 3 running along the inside of the 1/4 panel Left AND Right sides

- INSIDE - 4 BIG BOLTS to metal rear support bar (on right hand side you will need to unscrew metal cover that covers wiring to fuel tank/pump thing)

- OUTSIDE REAR - 1 bolt from number plate bracket to bumper

once all this is done, you should be able to slide the bumper out, but dont do it too much yet. you will need to

- unscrew numberplate lights (2screws on each) and also disconnect.

this should remove this whole assembly...

... NOW - you should be able to remove the bumper from the metal support

- REFIT the metal support ( 4 BIG metal BOLTS )

and your after market bumper should sit ontop of it nicely and screw into 2 or 3 points at the rear of the wheel arch

anymore questions post up of pm me :O

how do i know this? - did it last week when borrowing a rear bumper off another stock ceff... had to remove and refit.

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a bumper u borrowed from

KANSAI AUTOMOTIVE

452 Port Rd, West Hindmarsh, Adelaide, South Australia 5007

Ph 08 83467077, Fax 08 83467085

E-Mail: [email protected]

sorry but a shameless free plug never hurts

he has plenty of a31 bits,give them a call

ask for terry and tell him your a mate of softys,will look after u

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hey mate if its stock rear bumper, you do not need to remove the rear taillights.

ok the bolts listed:

- OUTSIDE UNDERNEATH - 3 or 4 Left AND Right (so connecting to wheelarch and rear 1/4)

- INSIDE - 3 running along the inside of the 1/4 panel Left AND Right sides

- INSIDE - 4 BIG BOLTS to metal rear support bar (on right hand side you will need to unscrew metal cover that covers wiring to fuel tank/pump thing)

- OUTSIDE REAR - 1 bolt from number plate bracket to bumper

once all this is done, you should be able to slide the bumper out, but dont do it too much yet. you will need to

- unscrew numberplate lights (2screws on each) and also disconnect.

this should remove this whole assembly...

... NOW - you should be able to remove the bumper from the metal support

- REFIT the metal support ( 4 BIG metal BOLTS )

and your after market bumper should sit ontop of it nicely and screw into  2 or 3 points at the rear of the wheel arch

anymore questions post up of pm me :P

how do i know this?  - did it last week when borrowing a rear bumper off another stock ceff... had to remove and refit.

Well I finally got around to taking my bumper off today.

Except i cant find the 4 big bolts for the rear support bar! I have pulled off the trim that covers the inside of the taillights but cant see the bolts ?

Do I need to remove the L Shaped plate that covers the fuel pump etc ?

Thanks.

EDIT: Found the bolts under the rubber things. Too wet to take it off but see how it goes tomoz.

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