DO you have to remove the bumper to install ???
1660890
No... It was very easy to install... The bumper and receiver assy ( shown) are notConnected in any way... Nor is the bumper in the way.. LASTLY, no drilling was required on my 1993 Prizm
1660891
Honestly depends. Slight mod of the bumper might be needed. But I didnt have to pull it
1660892
Hi Brad, no the bumper does not need to be removed. It bolts to the frame and hangs just below the bumper. It was a 15 minute installation.
1660893
You dont remove the bumper and in most cases the holes are drilled with the nuts welded in place for just such an install.
1660894
My 1997 corolla was a perfect fit. Not modifications needed. Just bolted in place about a 15 minute install. I did need to chase my corroded threads with a tap. No interference with the bumper at all.
1660895
NoBut you Will have to re tap some metric treads to get all the bolts started though
1660896
No, you don't need to remove the bumper. If you select the right model, the hitch receiver should fit right below the bumper after installation.
1660897
Nope. It bolts right onto the frame behind the bumper. You may need to drill 1" holes to get the bolts into the frame so make sure you have a drill big enough to hold a bit that large. I had to drill for my installation but there was a different set of bolts if the holes weren't necessary.
147415
You have to remove the bumper cover. It is not too hard. I didn't have to remove all of the bumper cover screws but it is easier to remove it all. Watch this video http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=Pe3xFXx4gWM&desktop;_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DPe3xFXx4gWM Or google it.
499468
You need to follow the instructions in the Manual. It is available online if you don't have the hard copy that comes with the equipment. The hardest part is getting the bumper head off which you need to do if there is tangled or broken line within the assembly.
80218
yes, there is a plastic insert between the grill and the bumper that has to be cut and the splash guard under the bumper has to be cut. ther is no template to do so and is definitely the worst part of the install.
1221700
Josh, It can be done without removing the bumper, but for only 6 bolts that hold the bumper on it is much easier if you do take the bumper off.
2138388
No, bumper removal is not required, but it is a bit a a tight fit. When I initially tried to get it installed it didn't look like there was any way it would go. You just need to move the brackets around a bit to get them installed. They will go. Make sure to tighten down the bolts holding the hoop to the brackets very snug, so the hoop doesn't wobble.
1855038
no just clean off all the dirt and remove the bumper plastic clips and just tape it on top of the factory on then put in the plastic clips...
1307644
No, You do not need to remove the bumper. If you actually take the two top plastic panels, under the hood off. You can take a right angled philips head screw driver and loosen up all the screws on the previous grill. You should then just be able to pop the new one in, and screw it all together.
147410
You have to take the front bumper off. There are youtube videos on the process which I followed. Pretty easy and didn't take that long.
739216
You do not have to remove the factory installed skid plate. The brush guard attaches directly to the bumper mounts. The skid plate does not interfere with mounting of the brush guard.
147408
You will need to remove the entire front bumper to get at it. It isn't as daunting as it sounds. There is a really great video on YouTube from 1A-Auto that show you how.
2138387
no need to remove bumper but is a pain in the butt to reach upper bolts. it bolts to the outside of the sleeve that is there and getting the nuts on requires some thinking.
919623
The front skid plate doesn't connect to the bumper if I remember but it has been a year since I installed it but I do remember it was extremely heavy so be sure to have a friend help you. Good luck and by the way it looks great.
527320
You have to get new brackets this bumper does not come with them...Hope I answered your question.
378693
Yes. My bumper had a couple of scratches and is now covered by this bumper cover. Very easy to install.
1898019
No interior panels need to be removed to install. It's a very easy installation. However, there are 2 special treaded inserts that need to be installed into the vehicle body with a special tool. I took mine to a dealership to have them install the threads. They only charged me $20. Honestly, you can get away with not doing those inserts at all.
405231
Yes. If you look closely at your bumper, you will see two very small dimples where you're supposed to start the screws. This takes the guesswork out of where it's supposed to go which makes it very easy to install.