How To….. Remove the Front Bumper ((Astra Astra G) Astra-Sport Disclaimer - Please note that this is a guide only and Astra-Sport take NO responsibility for any damaged caused to yourself or vehicle whilst using this guide. If you are unsure how to do something leave it to the professionals. Your Insurance and warranty might be invalidated if this modification is done. Tools Required • No.20 Torx bit (star shaped). Small flat bladed screw-driver. A pair of long nose pliers. Step 1 Turn your front wheels to full right lock; this will enable you to get to the screw in the left wheel arch. Using the No20 Torx bit, undo both screws around the wheel arch. Then turn your wheel to full left lock and repeat for the other side. Note – This bumper is fitted with an Irmscher lip.
Step 2 Working under the car you need to locate the three clips holding the bottom of the bumper to the car.
To remove these clips, you have to extract the pin in the centre, and then pull the outer away. I found it easier to lever out the pin with a flat bladed screwdriver and pull it out with some long nose pliers. Thanks to Keif for the “How To”
Step 3 Before removing any more clips, release the brackets at each wheel arch - To do this, carefully prise out the tab at the top of the arch. The bumper is also slightly held in under the wing but it should release quite easily.
Step 4 All that is now holding the bumper on is the two clips at the top. To access these clips, open your bonnet and remove then in the same way as clip ‘B’
If you rest your knees against the bumper it won’t fall as you remove the last clip. Your bumper should then just lift away from the car and rest on the blanket
Thanks to Keif for the “How To”
Step 5 You’ll need to unclip the air temperature sensor (right) And the front fog lights, if fitted (below)
Then your bumper should be “off” the car. ReFitting. To refit your bumper it is, in true Haynes manual style, exactly the opposite of removal. But things to watch out for are…. When refitting the brackets in behind the arch, the bumper may not sit correctly under the wing. A soft tap on the bumper with the palm of your hand will help it back in place. When fitting Clip B it is easier to fit the outer part of in position then push the pin into place.
Thanks to Keif for the “How To”