Removing front bumper 997 Cab

[rob545]

Hello all, I'm a newbie to the board and Porsche community. I have spent considerable time on the forum searching for information on how to remove the front bumper on a 997 Cab. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I need to reposition the front center air scoop, looks like it has been pushed in and the tabs have detached, and am also considering installation of an integrated Radar detector which will necessitate an externally mounted antenna and laser shifter. A link to how the removal should be undertaken or some basic pointers would be greatly appreciated.

[RFM]

Remove the head lights - pull ( slide ) out with a hook the long clips, which are the locks on the connection, top bumper shell to body work, in the direction of the empty head light room - remove the trim ( rubber lip ) which covers the trunk lock - remove the screws - remove the front half of the inner wheel well - remove the screw bumper shell to body work ( let the side lights in place ) - remove all the screws on the bottom of the bumper shell - pull the bumper shell a little forward - disconnect the head lights washer tube ( if installed ) on the left side - disconnect the electric connector on the right side - pull off bumper shell. Enjoy.

[rob545]

Thanks RFM. Will give it a shot. That should give me clear access to that black plastic scoop in the middle correct?

[RFM]

Correct, use the situation to clean the radiators environment too.

[rob545]

Planned weekend project got a bit complicated (middle of kitchen rennovations, I keep forgetting my oath to never do rennovations again :) )so I'll give it a shot again next week. Thanks for the info.

[Porschelibrarian]

Here are the instructions from POSES. I have attached the 2 photos that go with these instructions. If anyone needs more instuctions on the 997 or any other model let me know via PM or email.

63 10 19 Removing and installing front bumper - as of MY 2005

- Preliminary work

- Removing front bumper

- Installing front bumper

- Subsequent work

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Preliminary work

Preliminary work

Remove the front spoiler. → 21 Removing and installing front spoiler - removing

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Removing front bumper

Removing the front bumper

Installation Location:

Overview, front bumper

Removing the front bumper 1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove bumper -2- .

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Installing front bumper

Installing the front bumper

Installation Location:

Overview, front bumper

Installing the front bumper 1. Position bumper -2- .

2. Insert fastening screws M12 x 100 -1- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. Tightening torque → : 63 ftlb.

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Subsequent work

Reworking

Install the front spoiler. → 23 Removing and installing front spoiler - installing

[rob545]

Thank you for htose detailed pictures. I actually misworded the topic since scope of my work was to remove the front bumper cover/spoiler, not the actual bumper itself. Nonetheless, good reference. I appreciate it.

[rob545]

Well I finally got to working at it this weekend. Front bumper removal went about as smoothly as it can go. Thank you for the input! Running wires for new Radar system proved to be more challenging than I would have expected but finally got all through. I have a new challenge, I need to run a wire from license plate frame (rear laser pickup) to the passenger compartment. Are there any tips, tricks, or suggestions you can offer on running wire from the engine compartment to the passenger compartment?

[PAULSPEED]

There is a plastic plug under the rear deck computer. The

plug is on the driver's side. Might be the best place

to get the wire into the interior.

Paul