questions on removing front bumper cover for intercooler install

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Apr 5, 2011 | 10:22 PM

evo462

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questions on removing front bumper cover for intercooler install

I wasn't sure where to start this thread, so if it should be in another area please move.

I need to remove my front bumper cover to install my intercooler. It looks like there is some foam and what not on the bumper between the frame rails and bumper cover, and I am assuming the airbag sensors are in there somewhere?

I guess I am just wondering what has to be permanently removed after installing the intercooler and what considerations I need to take into account for the process.

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Apr 6, 2011 | 08:11 AM

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Take the foam out, and the metal bumper underneath. Air bag sensors are no where near any of that, i believe they are on the frame rail somewhere.

Apr 6, 2011 | 08:42 AM

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When I first did my FMIC I just trimmed what was needed to install the FMIC and set the rest back on top to help support the facia. That stuff is long gone now

Apr 7, 2011 | 08:14 AM

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How hard is it to remove the front bumper cover?

Apr 7, 2011 | 08:34 AM