Tools needed to replace front bumper!?

Guaje7 · Post by **Guaje7** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:50 pm

Hi,

My front bumper is a bit worse for wear, few rust spots etc.. looking at getting a new bumper and spraying it.. what tools are required.. are they stardrive bolts...? If so, what size, and where can i get the tool to remove them?

Thanks.

dubmeup · Post by **dubmeup** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:55 pm

Can't actually remember 100% but i'm pretty sure that the lower bumper section at least, is held on with torx (star) head bolts. Halfrauds do a reasonable set of most common sizes for about a tenner. I got a set and so far they've seemed fairly sturdy

L'enfant terrible · Post by **L'enfant terrible** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:33 am

Torx is correctomundo.

randomage · Post by **randomage** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:36 pm

yep, torx screw and a phiips head screwdriver if you want to take off the lower bumper as well (connected to the arch lining)

L'enfant terrible · Post by **L'enfant terrible** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 8:40 am

I've had an unsprayed factory 16v bumper sitting on my bedroom floor for like 2 months now... Really need to get around to spraying and fitting it so I don't keep beating my feet on the surprisingly sharp corners in the night.