Date:         Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:20:29 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Front Bumper Removal/Fog Light Install
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com>
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On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 3:07 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am planning on installing some fog lights on my 87 Westy. I picked up
> some fog light brackets that were made for the Vanagon on Ebay a few weeks
> back. Apparently, in order to install the brackets, I have to remove the
> front bumper. My Bentley shows instructions for removal of the later,
> fiberglass covered bumpers. Haynes shows how to remove bumpers without the
> rubber trim strip. Looks simple enough.
>
> However, I want to remove the rubber strip without damaging it. Any advice
> or suggestions?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ric


Ric,

I am under the impression you are wanting to remove the steel chrome bumpers
on the early 87 rather than fiberglass bumpered late-87. The rubber strip on
the front bumper can be easily pried off with a small flat blade screw
driver or even strong fingernails applied under an edge. The trim is held in
place by a few snaps. Pull off. Press on. That is all there is to it. Once
you've done that, the mounting bolts for the bumper should be in plain view.


Cheers,
BenT