Front+Bumper+Cover

toc The **Front Bumper Cover**, sometimes called the **Front Fascia** or **Front Bar** (to the Aussies!), is the body panel that covers the front bumper on the Z32, and forms the front of the body shape.

=Versions= There are three versions of front bumpers found on Z32s from the factory (two outside the US market). > > > OEM bumpers are made of urethane and are yellow in color if unpainted.
 * 1990-1998 Twin Turbo
 * Also used in Japan on 1997-1998 NA models.
 * 1990-1996 Naturally Aspirated (No intercooler slots)
 * 1999-2000 (Japan only)

=Removal= //Thanks to Aus300ZX.com for the pictures & original writeup <3//

Tools Needed

 * 10mm socket & ratchet
 * Assortment of extensions
 * Philips screwdriver

Procedure
> > > >
 * 1) Remove the 2 x 10mm (4 x 10mm bolts for cars with air bags) bolts securing the nose panel to the chassis. (Yellow arrows below)
 * 2) Remove the 4 x 10mm bolts securing the fascia to the chassis (Green arrows)
 * 1) Remove the 3 bolts securing the fender liner to the chassis and front bumper retainer (often philips screws or 10mm bolts, green arrows)
 * 1) Remove the 2 x Philips screws securing the turn signals to the front bumper. Disconnect the turn signal's harness connector and set it aside.
 * 2) Using some extensions and the access gained through the turn signal holes, remove the 2 x 10mm nuts securing the fascia to the fender (green lines below)
 * 3) Gently peel back the fender liner and remove the 2 x 10mm bolts securing the fascia to the fender (blue lines)[[image:c.jpg width="360" height="288"]]
 * 4) Moving to the underside, remove the 3 x 10mm bolts securing the fascia to the corner under-shroud. Repeat for the opposite side.
 * 1) Remove the 3 x 10mm bolts securing the fascia support bar to the center under-tray.
 * 1) Violently shake and pull at the bumper until it's removed.
 * Just kidding. Be gentle and check for snags as you remove it.
 * 1) Enjoy~

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