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Title: Need the low down on how to remove rear bumper EASY
Post by: JayRamb on June 08, 2015, 11:14:06 PM
I'm looking how to remove my rear bumper the EASIEST way possible. I have a replacement bumper. Do let me know!!  Jayson
Title: Re: Need the low down on how to remove rear bumper EASY
Post by: vangremlin on June 08, 2015, 11:24:26 PM
The bumper is bolted to the two supports with 4 bolts on each support.  The bumper is also bolted to the bumper ends using a bracket.  You can either remove the brackets from the bumpers, or remove the bumper ends from the car and take off with the bumper. 

It should be as simple as that, if I recall correctly.  You can access everything from below.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Need the low down on how to remove rear bumper EASY
Post by: JayRamb on June 09, 2015, 12:44:48 AM
Quote from: vangremlin on June 08, 2015, 11:24:26 PM
The bumper is bolted to the two supports with 4 bolts on each support.  The bumper is also bolted to the bumper ends using a bracket.  You can either remove the brackets from the bumpers, or unbolt the bumper ends from the bracket. 

It should be as simple as that, if I recall correctly.  You can access everything from below.  Good luck!

That clears a LOT of confusion for me! Thanks!!
Title: Re: Need the low down on how to remove rear bumper EASY
Post by: rollguy on June 09, 2015, 10:12:50 AM
I think it is easier to leave the bumper caps on the car, and remove just the aluminum bumper section.  Removing the caps with the bumper, only to install them on another bumper and back on the car seems to be too much work IMO.
Title: Re: Need the low down on how to remove rear bumper EASY
Post by: Amc1320 on June 09, 2015, 05:46:56 PM
Spray all the bolts down with penetrating oil a couple days before you do this, that helps a lot!
Title: Re: Need the low down on how to remove rear bumper EASY
Post by: AMCLOVER258 on June 17, 2015, 06:47:02 PM
I used mister wrench and removed the 4 bolts the good thing is there's a lip so when all bolts are removed the bumper will stay on until you lift and pull, so definitely a one man job!