Front bumper facia removal - Page 2 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Paul Workman · 07-23-2015

I'm no expert, but as long as you didn't remove the hood or the gill panels, they should serve as good references and minimize your adjusting.

When you remove the bumper, carefully collect the shims and tape/label them so as to assure the right ones get reinstalled where they came from.

Then, tightening the bolts a little at a time, all the while monitoring the spacing (gaps) - adjusting as you go. Another person can come in handy to press on various places as you tighten the bolts/screws.

Be certain to go around all the fasteners one last time (or two) to make sure they're snugged up properly and nothing shifted.

The real test will come when you hit your first bump. If something is not "right", then is when stuff moves. In cases where the gill panels, bumper, and hood are to be installed (again). Start with the door alignment first, then the gill panels, then the bumper, and finally the hood...in that order!

Good luck! Don't be in a hurry, and plan on a certain amount of "redoux". For some this is frustrating, but the prep and reassembling is a big part of where the $$$ for a paint job comes in!! (Everything affects everything and the more of a perfectionist ya are, the longer it takes. Be patient!)

John Boothby · 07-23-2015

Thanks for the info. I usually bag & tag everything when I remove them. I am retired and have nothing but time.

I also plan on replacing the air deflectors also. The ones I see in the parts catalogs usually show one standard and one for the J51's. I would guess ours is the J51? Also a 2nd design center piece with stiffening ribs. Any info on these?

Thanks,

John

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Front bumper facia removal I'm no expert, but as long as you didn't remove the hood or the gill panels, they should serve as good references and minimize your adjusting. When you remove the bumper, carefully collect the shims and tape/label them so as to assure the right ones get reinstalled where they came from. Then, tightening the bolts a little at a time, all the while monitoring the spacing (gaps) - adjusting as you go. Another person can come in handy to press on various places as you tighten the bolts/screws. Be certain to go around all the fasteners one last time (or two) to make sure they're snugged up properly and nothing shifted. The real test will come when you hit your first bump. If something is not "right", then is when stuff moves. In cases where the gill panels, bumper, and hood are to be installed (again). Start with the door alignment first, then the gill panels, then the bumper, and finally the hood...in that order! Good luck! Don't be in a hurry, and plan on a certain amount of "redoux". For some this is frustrating, but the prep and reassembling is a big part of where the $$$ for a paint job comes in!! (Everything affects everything and the more of a perfectionist ya are, the longer it takes. Be patient!) __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry Last edited by Paul Workman; 07-23-2015 at 12:38 PM.

07-23-2015	#12
John Boothby Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 777	Re: Front bumper facia removal Thanks for the info. I usually bag & tag everything when I remove them. I am retired and have nothing but time. I also plan on replacing the air deflectors also. The ones I see in the parts catalogs usually show one standard and one for the J51's. I would guess ours is the J51? Also a 2nd design center piece with stiffening ribs. Any info on these? Thanks, John __________________ JB 1990 #148 Red/Saddle Haibeck AYBKG5 Chip/RC Engineering/Flowmasters/K&N/Samco/Fuzzy Dice :cheers: