removal of front bumper cover?

[GTPhreak]

What all does this entail? I am getting a cobra front cover here in a short time, and will need to swap it out. is it just the 2 rivit things under the hood, 2 screws in each wheel well and the plastic rivit/nut type things under the core support? where can i get more of the push in plastic rivit type things i will need some new ones?

 

[cb18201]

there are also two screws on each side up in the back of the front quarter panels. and i needed a rivet gun to rivet the metal piece that holds it on to the quarter panels back on to the new bumper. it wasnt to hard and it was worth it, the cobra front end looksso much better.

 

[getinaGTsoon]

there are also two screws on each side up in the back of the front quarter panels. and i needed a rivet gun to rivet the metal piece that holds it on to the quarter panels back on to the new bumper. it wasnt to hard and it was worth it, the cobra front end looksso much better.

??? The only thing hold on the front bumper are 4 bolts (2 on each side) that hold it to each fender, about 4 screws, and 3 plastic pop on screws.. and some type of screw that is infront of the engine bay.. 2 of them. It can be done with generic tools.

 

[5.0 from 95]

It is a little tough to do. The replacing the rivets is the hardest part. There are 2 up top and 3 on the bottom that you have to deal with. Other than those the 2 screws in each fender and a couple of others are it. I bought my replacement rivets at Ford. You can buy a bag of them for about $10. I just ordered my own rivet gun from 50resto for $25 also. That will make it easier because I didn't think I could afford that big thing. I love new tools that make me be able to work on my car some more.


Paul