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What is the trick to removing an '01 front bumper?

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#1 ·
I have the:
4 bolts to the frame loose and out,
4 bolts on top of the plates
2 nuts that tighten up on the rubber dampeners.

Now, the delimma.

I cannot slide it down because of the dampeners mounts I can't seem to fit anything near to even attempt to remove.

I cannot slide it forward because of the rubber dampeners and posts.

It looks like I could roll it back, or rotate it down roll the back forward. I still have trouble with the rubber bits.

Does an '01 bumper have to come off in top and bottom halves? I.e. Removing the 20+ screws that hold them together?

I followed the directions in "BT" p10-13. I just afraid of breaking the plastic or my face pulling on this thing... Lol.

What is it that I'm missing? And is it that difficult to re-install?

Thanks, J.
 
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#3 ·
Thanks. Glad it wasn't just me... Lol.

I found KUMA's thread how to install a shrock and wiggled into a spot where I could remove the side bracket. Broke the small bolt. But we're off and ready for the 2" BL and trim paint! (Primer anyway, I can't find the dark charcoal color I want just yet. My X is silver.)

I'm not looking forward to putting it back together...

J.
 
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