How to remove front bumper and boomerang vents

[maxsilver]

I have some new trim pieces for my car that I am looking to install, namely the lower chrome trim pieces on the near the bottom of the front bumper, and the boomerang vents on the side of the car. Does anybody have information available on how to remove these pieces in order to install the new parts?

 

[Avernus]

Can't answer your question, but want to know the answer as well myself.

For my curiosity, did you just order replacement OEM chrome trim parts?

 

[danygenesis]

Ask @Toddasaurus. He has removed the front bumper many times.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Front bumper removal isn't too bad. I am unsure if you can remove the chrome sections from the bumper, but if you can you'd be able to tell by removing the bumper - as certain sections can be removed from behind the bumper.

Dan over at Velossa Tech made an excellent set of instructions for installing their snorkels - the very beginning of which illustrates how to remove the bumper on the G70. Hopefully it helps!

 

[maxsilver]

Front bumper removal isn't too bad. I am unsure if you can remove the chrome sections from the bumper, but if you can you'd be able to tell by removing the bumper - as certain sections can be removed from behind the bumper.

Dan over at Velossa Tech made an excellent set of instructions for installing their snorkels - the very beginning of which illustrates how to remove the bumper on the G70. Hopefully it helps!

Right on, this procedure is exactly what I need.

The front lower chrome pieces must come apart from the bumper somehow, I have replacement pieces already on hand in my garage.

 

[maxsilver]

Can't answer your question, but want to know the answer as well myself.

For my curiosity, did you just order replacement OEM chrome trim parts?

Yeah, I ordered replacement boomerang vents and the lower bumper chrome pieces as well. I intend to get them protected with ppf to hopefully avoid needing to replace them again in the future.

 

[socrbob]

Front bumper removal isn't too bad. I am unsure if you can remove the chrome sections from the bumper, but if you can you'd be able to tell by removing the bumper - as certain sections can be removed from behind the bumper.

Dan over at Velossa Tech made an excellent set of instructions for installing their snorkels - the very beginning of which illustrates how to remove the bumper on the G70. Hopefully it helps!

Thanks for posting the info about the snorkels. Can you help me regarding removing the headlights, I of my low beam lights has started to go dim.

 

[Toddasaurus]

Thanks for posting the info about the snorkels. Can you help me regarding removing the headlights, I of my low beam lights has started to go dim.

I'd take to the dealer, use up that warranty while you've still got it.

 

[G-289862]

The side vents pop out from the back of the inner fender well...simple

 

[maxsilver]

The side vents pop out from the back of the inner fender well...simple

How are you supposed to get at the inside of the fender wall though? Is it easily accessible if you remove the splash guards underneath?

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[CVODON]

How are you supposed to get at the inside of the fender wall though? Is it easily accessible if you remove the splash guards underneath?

Sounds as though you've never had a fender, or a bumper off a car. For any rubber bumper I ever took off a car you had to first thing remove the fender liner(s). Thought about letting someone else do this for you? Maybe a quality collision shop that does this kind of work everyday and understands how not to scratch painted parts and to realign them on reinstall? Easy job for some, not so for some.

 

[Unevakno]

How are you supposed to get at the inside of the fender wall though? Is it easily accessible if you remove the splash guards underneath?

Yes you have to remove or pull back the inner fender lining to get to the back of the vents. I used needle nose pliers to remove the vents.

 

[maxsilver]

Sounds as though you've never had a fender, or a bumper off a car. For any rubber bumper I ever took off a car you had to first thing remove the fender liner(s). Thought about letting someone else do this for you? Maybe a quality collision shop that does this kind of work everyday and understands how not to scratch painted parts and to realign them on reinstall? Easy job for some, not so for some.

I'm perfectly capable of doing this job, just looking for a little guidance on how to do so before I start to avoid running into issues. I've done jobs like installing headers, replaced subframe bushings which required removing the entire rear end, installed big brake kits, etc etc., so this is pretty small in comparison. No way I intend to pay someone else.

 

[Toddasaurus]

I'm perfectly capable of doing this job, just looking for a little guidance on how to do so before I start to avoid running into issues. I've done jobs like installing headers, replaced subframe bushings which required removing the entire rear end, installed big brake kits, etc etc., so this is pretty small in comparison. No way I intend to pay someone else.

Always a good idea to get as much guidance/info as possible *before* starting a job, even if you know you're totally capable. I'm with you on this.

I wish I had done so before doing my downpipes. Had no idea the turbo flange studs were basically made of plastic and would bind and snap at the drop of a hat. But, I guess the reason why I didn't get any info is because hardly anybody has done them on our cars, so no real info was out there yet. Haha.

 

[bearleton]

The side vents pop out from the back of the inner fender well...simple

Just found out vents operate. Boomerang stays, bummer

 

[Aquineas]

On the 2021 G70, the Boomerang has been reduced significantly, but barring that, it's probably cheaper just to get it painted or wrapped.