JLGT Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Just going into quick detail. I did not fully remove the bumper in this write-up but you get the point. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RAISE YOUR THE FRONT OF YOUR VEHICLE USING JACKSTANDS OR RAMPS. REMOVE THESE 8 PUSH RETAINERS FROM THE TOP OF YOUR BUMPER/GRILLE. http://i.imgur.com/FZApeiO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/ce3IKAB.png UNDER THE CAR REMOVE THESE 4 PUSH RETAINERS http://i.imgur.com/6Trlnay.jpg REPEAT ON THE OTHER SIDE...DON'T FORGET THE CENTER PUSH RETAINER. http://i.imgur.com/N6cSQzW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/6fvAVNE.jpg IN THE TOP FRONT OF THE WHEEL WELLS YOU WILL REMOVE THESE PUSH RETAINERS. http://i.imgur.com/nldUVVD.jpg http://i.imgur.com/RT8bSD6.jpg THAT SHOULD BE A TOTAL OF 19 PUSH RETAINERS REMOVED. TO REMOVE THE BUMPER GRAB THE CORNER EDGE OF THE FRONT BUMPER AND PULL AWAY AND TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE BUMPER SHOULD POP OUT, ONCE YOU DO BOTH SIDES THE BUMPER WILL USUALLY FALL RIGHT OFF. http://i.imgur.com/scvKH5c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3go Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Look at you, being all helpful and stuff... Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TcDavis Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Great work:thumbup: Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perscitus Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thx a lot JLGT. Great simple how-to with spot-on pics. Exactly the way RailKill and I did it last week! He's our East Coast / Tri-State bumper and headlight removing guru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20LEGGY10 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 The trick isnt taking it off, the trick is getting it back on so everything lines up. Ive taken my bumper off about 5 times and the last time i didnt line everything up so i have a gap between the hood and the bumper, and also the sides of the bumper dont push in all the way...I was just too lazy to fix it, waiting for my new headlights to arrive so i can have a fresh start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Nice How-to JLGT!!! This is something I need to do and your assistance will definately help make it go faster. Kudos!!! GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 ...this is incredibly helpful, but I'd be lying if I said I still wasn't apprehensive about taking the front bumper off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DugsSin Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 ...this is incredibly helpful, but I'd be lying if I said I still wasn't apprehensive about taking the front bumper off. X's 2! I think I better put some cardboard on the ground to catch the bumper to avoid scratchtastrofe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPeon Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 X's 2! I think I better put some cardboard on the ground to catch the bumper to avoid scratchtastrofe I used a pair of sandals. If you have fog lights, remember to disconnect them before letting the bumper drop to the ground. The fog light cables are short and I assume it would be better not to let the bumper dangle off them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slider Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I feel like this would be good thread to have a link to buy some extra "push retainers"... anyone have that link? It's been awhile since I've seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidermanMTL Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/?Click=2 MY BUILD TAKE 2 : http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/spideys-12lgt-take-2-266018.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Subaru_Grill_Bumper_Clips_s/304.htm GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilCamaroSS Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks for the write up! Did it this morning. I'm not sure that this make changing the low beam bulbs any easier, but I was changing low beam, high beam, and fog light bulbs all at the same time, so it was worth it I guess. One thing to note, is to keep the top clips, the bottom clips, and the fender clips all separate from each other. The ones that go in the fenders are a different size from the bottom, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sschmelcke Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Im amazed you still have all the retainers. I have around 4 left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Subscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightizzle Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I got about 22 push pins, not sure if you just lost some of them but I also had two right below the grill in the open area of the bumper. I will take some pictures today and post. Also when purchasing new push pins, the ones that look the closest on that website are named "Subaru Front Bumper & Quarter Panel Push-Type Clips" anyone have any issues with those fitting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nstg8r Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I got about 22 push pins, not sure if you just lost some of them but I also had two right below the grill in the open area of the bumper. I will take some pictures today and post. Also when purchasing new push pins, the ones that look the closest on that website are named "Subaru Front Bumper & Quarter Panel Push-Type Clips" anyone have any issues with those fitting? I've removed my bumper dozens of times. There is only the 19 shown by JLGT (only 17 of them actually need to be removed). I'd be interested to see your extra 3. I have a feeling they are not necessary for removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightizzle Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I just took it off yesterday, The extra ones I thought were not required to remove the bumper. Rookie mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs6er Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Got a ticket for headlight bulb out last night. Had to do this to change the low beam. FPITA just to change a headlight bulb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackal8788 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Subscribed VF54 to 20G to VF54 to 18G build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo03 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 How many times have I had my front bumper on and off? I'd estimate around 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaos_65 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Subscribed because i'll be doing this soon to swap out my lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_pacman Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks very much for posting this tutorial along with the headlight removal procedure. It will make changing headlights much easier than reaching through the wheel well. I've got 2, 2012 Outbacks and I suspect these instructions will work for me. Has anyone tried replacing any of the fasterner clips? I know someone posted these ones will work well for some of them: http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=A21422&CartID=1 Any thoughts on other sizes/styles we might need for the bumper, wheels fender liner etc? Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCrash Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Has anyone ever tried just lifting the car up a few inches and then pulling the fender lining back to replace the headlight? It takes me less than 10 minutes including clean up, and with the wheel down you can pull the liner further back and get your hand in there almost straight in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Has anyone ever tried just lifting the car up a few inches and then pulling the fender lining back to replace the headlight? It takes me less than 10 minutes including clean up, and with the wheel down you can pull the liner further back and get your hand in there almost straight in. That's the way I did it. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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