Loren

Many folks have asked how to remove the front bumper to clean the radiators or replace the horns. So many that we thought it deserved it's own DIY here. We hope to add some pictures to this soon (since I keep forgetting to take them). Also see JeTexas excellent video DIY: Porsche 996 986 Front Bumper Removal Removing the Front Bumper 1. Remove the plastic rivet on the wheel liner (near the sidemarker). 2. Remove the center cover from the inside of the front trunk. Turn hexagon cap nut 2 by 90° and remove cover upwards and off 3. Undo sheetmetal screws 4 from the front end 1. 3. Remove the sidemarker light. Press in spring clip of direction indicator light (arrow) A at the sides with a screwdriver and take out the direction indicator light 5, disconnect electrical plug connection (by squeezing the metal clip to release it). 4. Remove the screws from the bottom side of the bumper. Remove the sheetmetal screws 6 and spacer sleeve 7 from the retaining strips on the left and right. 5. Remove the temperature sender probe. Press temperature sensor 10 out of the inlet grille. You can either disconnect the electrical connection and set it aside or leave it attached. 6. Remove the center screws from the bottom side of the bumper 12. Also remove the two plastic rivets 11 on each side of the bottom bumper edge. Remove bumper by lifting slightly and pulling it off to the front. Installing the Front Bumper 1. Position front bumper over the bumper mount on the vehicle. Screw in the center fastening screws on the underside 12 and push the plastic rivets 11 back into place. 2. Position the front bumper to the retaining strip (on each side) and fasten it with the sheetmetal screw 6 and spacer sleeve 7. 3. Fasten the front trunk end 1 with the sheetmetal screws 4 and the spacer sleeves 7. Important: Before tightening these down check the bumper height in relation to the front trunk. When it is properly positioned the front bumper should be even with the front trunk lid or just slightly higher than the trunk lid. Failure to do so will cause wind noise. If needed get someone to hold it in position while you tighten down the sheetmetal screws. Position the cover 3, turn hexagon cap nuts 2 by 90°. 4. Insert electrical plug connection of the sidemarker lights 5. Insert locking tab (arrow) of the direction indicator light in the front end and clip in the sheetmetal clip (to lock them in place). 5. Press temperature sensor 10 into the inlet grille.