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Removal of front lower black valence? |
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Feb 13 2015, 12:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm planning on removing the black front bumper valence on my '73 2.0 in order to do some more detailed cleaning. I can see there are two small bolts on each side that can be accessed through the wheel wells but can't see where the valence is attached in front, below the bumper.
Can some tell me how to remove the valence? Thanks as always. Steve |
siverson |
Feb 13 2015, 12:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
Remove the bumper first (4 bolts). Then it's pretty obvious.
-Steve |
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Feb 13 2015, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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mepstein |
Feb 13 2015, 01:26 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Front bumper = 4 bolts - easy. Same with the rear. Then you can unbolt the rubber bumper tops from the bumper and clean under the rubber. Also easy. You'll be glad you did this.
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rhodyguy |
Feb 13 2015, 01:34 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,084 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Great opportunity to clean behind the bumper. If you've never had the bumper off , don't lean on the bolts a whole lot.
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Feb 13 2015, 03:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Great opportunity to clean behind the bumper. If you've never had the bumper off , don't lean on the bolts a whole lot. Thanks...are these the two bolts the ones on each side at the forward side of the wheel wells? And does the bumper and black cap come off as one piece? As you can tell I'm a 914 neophyte? |
GeorgeRud |
Feb 13 2015, 03:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Bumper and rubber top come off as a unit. Be sure to break all the four bolts loose before removing any single one and be sure to have someone hold the bumper so it doesn't come crashing down then the bolts are removed.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Feb 13 2015, 03:38 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,301 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
If the bumper top bolts (accessible from under the bumper after removeal) have any rust on them I'd leave them be. The studs like to break off the rubber, then your screwed.
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green914 |
Feb 13 2015, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
Front bumper = 4 bolts - easy. Same with the rear. Then you can unbolt the rubber bumper tops from the bumper and clean under the rubber. Also easy. You'll be glad you did this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It was ugly. |
Cairo94507 |
Feb 13 2015, 04:43 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,808 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I would not shy away from this. I would suggest you spray some type of penetrating oil on all of the bolts and nuts visible and let it soak for a bit - maybe have a cocktail while it is soaking - and then loosen the bolts.
I might also suggest you clearly mark where the bumper and bolts were, assuming it is all nicely lined up prior to removal, so you can put it back where it was. This is a simple DIYer and you will thoroughly enjoy cleaning and perhaps, dare I say, waxing behind the front bumper so everything is all nice and clean. |
76-914 |
Feb 13 2015, 05:12 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,507 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Piece o' cake. Be like us; do it one time and become an expert. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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drbill |
Feb 13 2015, 05:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 58 Joined: 12-March 14 From: Fort Mill, SC Member No.: 17,110 Region Association: None |
Piece o' cake. Be like us; do it one time and become an expert. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) I know, right? These gems are easy to work on. I took the bumpers off my '74 and replaced them with some perfect, rechromed tit-less ones. Another suggestion is to replace the old bumpers bolts with some SS ones. The originals on mine were not only corroded, but bent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Garland |
Feb 13 2015, 06:34 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,329 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
When and if you, take off the rear bumper, there is a 5th nut under the bumper rubber top, centered above the licence plate location. This helps support the center of bumper top.
Just look above your licence plate. |
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Feb 13 2015, 08:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 699 Joined: 28-July 14 From: Ephraim Wisconsin Member No.: 17,695 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Great opportunity to clean behind the bumper. If you've never had the bumper off , don't lean on the bolts a whole lot. Thanks...are these the two bolts the ones on each side at the forward side of the wheel wells? And does the bumper and black cap come off as one piece? As you can tell I'm a 914 neophyte? Sorry but I don't think anyone answered my question. Are the four bumper bolts the ones that are accessible (two on each side) in the front wheel wells? Thanks |
mepstein |
Feb 13 2015, 08:57 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Great opportunity to clean behind the bumper. If you've never had the bumper off , don't lean on the bolts a whole lot. Thanks...are these the two bolts the ones on each side at the forward side of the wheel wells? And does the bumper and black cap come off as one piece? As you can tell I'm a 914 neophyte? Sorry but I don't think anyone answered my question. Are the four bumper bolts the ones that are accessible (two on each side) in the front wheel wells? Thanks Yes |
euro911 |
Feb 14 2015, 03:34 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,851 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
... and the (4) rear bumper bolts are in the trunk, below the tail light bucket area.
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etcmss |
Feb 14 2015, 04:56 AM
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etcmss Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 20-April 06 From: Lancaster, Ky Member No.: 5,899 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
are you asking about removal of front metal valence BELOW the bumper or the bumper top?
If it is the valence below the bumper you have to remove 4 screws inside the front trunk just below the shelf the tire cover sits on. |
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