removing rear bumper on the vee

[VIICarCare]

help please guys. Theres a guide over on v6.net but i cant find it! i just wanna know how to take it off so i can polish my exhaust

please!

 

[Ali]

Dawn,

there is a guide on V6 clio. Look under the section for fitting an OMG zorst.

It's 3 bolts on the top, then 2 on the arches, your wee hands will come in handy and then a deep socket for the ones at the top! You need to jack it quite high.

Advice, wear glasses as you get dirt in your eyes! I'm taking mine off this weekend.

 

[cat171]

How long does it take to do Scottish ?? Can it be done with axle stands ? (I've no use of a ramp)

I also hope that mine fits the same way as yours does.

 

[Ali]

How long does it take to do Scottish ?? Can it be done with axle stands ? (I've no use of a ramp)

I also hope that mine fits the same way as yours does.

Craig, First time took me 25mins as i was looking at the print out and making sure i was doing ti properly. I reckon it can be done in 15-20mins max.

Axle stands are fine, problem with mine is that it's too low to get them under to i have to drive onto wood...Pain in the ass if your on your own!

 

[cat171]

Mint, I need to get to the exhaust boxes, I assume that once it's off the boxes will be exposed ??

 

[Ali]

That'll be a fun days polishin for you! eeek!

 

[cat171]

Nah not polishing them. I had them done with matt black high temp paint last year as they looked awful, some of the paint has chipped of now When looked at properly they look awful :dapprove:

 

[Ali]

Ah ok!

Dawn another bit of advice, be careful when you put it back on. I scratched the arch with the corner of the bumper. Tape the corners up and if you've got someone handy get them to help!

Out with the 4000 grit i came

 

[Fred@BTM]

remove the rearbox from the car is an other (easier IMO) option

 

[cat171]

Good point Fred, if I remove the rear box will it just go straight back on (or will I have to buy some gaskets or something to seal it back together ?)

 

[Ali]

For the hassle of a few bols, the bumper route is better!! Plus it'll probably sit squint from there on in!

 

[cat171]

I'm going to spray the boxes up though (once I clean them up etc) Probs not a good idea to do it on the car ?? (say if I mess it up)

 

[VIICarCare]

cheers guys, i will be getting some help!