mutsnutz · Jan 19, 2013

how do you remove the front bumper on a p38 1995 diesel please got to take it off due to a dickhead pulling out in front of me and putting the range into some metal railings

dave4x4 · Jan 19, 2013

Undo a clip either side of the front valance underneath then undo the two bolts under the front bumper and slide it forward.
10 min job unless the bolts haven't been out in 18 years and have rusted in. Then a nightmare.

mutsnutz · Jan 19, 2013

cheers mate hope it comes of easy

now to find a suitable replacement

Datatek · Jan 19, 2013

When you undo the bolts, the bumper should drop a few mm to release the upper locating pegs. It may need a thump on the top surface. It will not pull forward until it drops.

mutsnutz · Jan 19, 2013

cheers mate thanks for the tip

kurtjohnson10 · Jan 19, 2013

They do sometimes stick as said above so don't be frightened to give it a small thump to loosen it a little ! It's quite an easy job better if two of you on it to hold it!

mutsnutz · Jan 19, 2013

just ordered my new bumper should be here next week thanks for the two person tip il pop into my mates garage to do it then he can give me a hand with it

mutsnutz · Jan 22, 2013

does anyone know what size socket is it for the bumper bolts please just incase i need to buy one

wammers · Jan 22, 2013

mutsnutz said:
does anyone know what size socket is it for the bumper bolts please just incase i need to buy one

Bolts are 10x30 so 17 mm socket. If they are rusty single hex better than bihex.

mutsnutz · Jan 22, 2013

wammers said:
Bolts are 10x30 so 17 mm socket. If they are rusty single hex better than bihex.

thanks very much mate your a star

Datatek · Jan 23, 2013

mutsnutz said:
thanks very much mate your a star

The bolts on mine had star type torx heads, had to go buy a special spanner

wammers · Jan 23, 2013

Datatek said:
The bolts on mine had star type torx heads, had to go buy a special spanner

Yeah they are BMW specials. Have set of sockets for those.

mutsnutz · Jan 23, 2013

wammers said:
Yeah they are BMW specials. Have set of sockets for those.

so i need a set of those them

wammers · Jan 23, 2013

mutsnutz said:
so i need a set of those them

Have a look and see what you have on your car. If it's 1999 on it will be those. These are what you will need if they are.
14PC CHROME VANADIUM FEMALE TX STAR TORX STAR SOCKET SET ON SOCKETS RAIL E4-E24 | eBay

Datatek · Jan 23, 2013

I just bought the one piece.

mutsnutz · Jan 23, 2013

its a 1995

wammers · Jan 23, 2013

mutsnutz said:
its a 1995

Then it may not have them they are pretty specific to VW, BMW, Audi and Merc. But have a look first.

wammers · Jan 23, 2013

Datatek said:
I just bought the one piece.

Cheapskate.

mutsnutz · Jan 23, 2013

wammers said:
Then it may not have them they are pretty specific to VW, BMW, Audi and Merc. But have a look first.

it does have the torx ones so job is now done pretty simple thanks to you all for the help and advice

Taximan2011 · Apr 6, 2013

Tried to remove my front bumper today ready to prime it tomorrow. Undone the wire clips each side that locate the plastic profile rail in place undone the two torx bolts and used a rubber mallet but it wouldn't budge an inch. So probably gonna take fogs out and mask up the car and spray it on the car.

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