bumper removal/installation

[terry79z]

hello,

does any one know how to remove the rear bumper???

i am putting new bumper.

is there any tools or bolts/nuts i need to buy prior to removing/installing??

i was searching for pictured instruction, couldn't find one...


thanks guys

 

[SpectorV]

what year...? for 99+ you need to pop out the inside of the trunk carpet like covers behind the tail lights, then remove the bolts and pop out the tail lights, next poop out the push pins under the edge of the rear bumper along with the screws on the inside lip of the fender well, you should see any other bolts pretty easy that are holding it on.

 

[Lsredy2kstang]

Uh, yeah I am with stupid on this one!

 

[marvinmycat]

I found this particularly amuzing as it sounds painful...

...next poop out the push pins under the edge of the rear...

 

[94 3.8l stang]

its the same for the pre 99's. my 94 was the same process, minus the pooping.

 

[terry79z]

thanks

so, all i need is SCREW drivers for this, right???

how hard is it to change 'em?

i don't know wheather i should take it to shop to do it or do it by myself..

i have 99

any thing that i need to be careful???

 

[SpectorV]

you sould need more than a screwdriver unless the bolts also have the screwdriver heads on them. but not much more.

 

[Lsredy2kstang]

yes, don't try to get it off without first unscrewing the Wheel wells screws.

Second, no screw drivers but a 10mm Ratchet is what you will need.

If you pay to have someone do it, well I will come over to the house and smack you!

It is really simple that even Marvin can do it!

If you need anymore help hell, post it here when you are going to be doing it and i will be on AOL if you have any questions.

Travis

 

[kylew5]

Its really is crazy is to swap bumpers out, I swapped an entire 04 Cobra body kit on my MACh in about 2.5 hours. I was really surprised at how easy these parts come off.

Kyle

 

[marvinmycat]

It is really simple that even Marvin can do it!

Yea, considering that I fab up crap for my car all the time.

Mark my words Travis, I will get you for this one!

J/K

 

[98V6 K.I.T.T.]

Its really is crazy is to swap bumpers out, I swapped an entire 04 Cobra body kit on my MACh in about 2.5 hours. I was really surprised at how easy these parts come off.

Kyle

You put a 04 Body kit on your Mach?.....Um....to everyone there own, but that's just ridiculous.

 

[terry79z]

Thanks guys.....

i am planning to give my baby liposuction on butt tomorrow if it's not that cold...

let u know how it turned out...

hope i won't have problem taking it out

 

[Ghostalker]

what are you swapping it out to?

 

[marvinmycat]

I wouldn't swap out fiberglass or poly pieces unless it was at least 50 degrees out. These pieces have a tendency to crack and split when it gets cold out. That's why I don't like doing interior work during the winter months.

 

[Lsredy2kstang]

Yeah Marvin, well whenever you get down here to the south, Look me up. I will buy the first one!

Travis

 

[232stang]

it is a really easi swap but i would suggest laying plastic on the floor incase when you loosen it it just pops out, you dont want it to get scratched

 

[marvinmycat]

Yeah Marvin, well whenever you get down here to the south, Look me up. I will buy the first one!

Travis

You lost me, buy the first one what?

I'll be in SC this spring, so start sand bagging the windows and running concertina wire around the yard. Oil dem dere guns up!

Muahahahaha

Actually, I wouldn't mind meeting some of you down there just for the hexk of it.

 

[terry79z]

i am trying to take the bumper out..

but how can you take the plastic push pin out....????

 

[marvinmycat]

You can either get a tool made for removing push pins, or use a kitchen fork likr I do. You might want to head down to the local Ford dealer and pick up extra ones as you will probably break a few during the removal process.

 

[Lsredy2kstang]

How did it go?

First off those in the bumber underside have a pull out in the middle. Pull those out first or like Marvin said go to FORD for new ones and drill into the middle for easy removal!